I Could Not Do Without Thee

I could not do without Thee

Oh Savior of the lost

Whose precious blood redeemed me

At such tremendous cost

Thy righteousness,Thy pardon,Thy

Precious blood must be

My only hope and comfort,

my glory and my plea

~

I could not do without Thee

I cannot stand alone

I have no strength or goodness

No wisdom of my own

But thou beloved Savior art all in all to me

And weakness will be power if leaning hard on Thee

~

I could not do without Thee

Oh, Jesus Savior dear

E'en when my eyes are holden

I know that Thou art near

How dreary and how lonely

This changeful life would be

Without the sweet communion

The secret rest with Thee

~

I could not do without Thee

For years are fleeting fast

And soon in solemn loneness

The river must be past

But Thou wilt never leave me

And though the waves roll high

I know Thou wilt be near me

And whisper, "It is I"

A song close to the heart...