I could not do without Thee

I could not do without Thee, O 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 perfect strength in weakness Is theirs who I lean on Thee.

I could not do without Thee! No other friend can read
The spirit’s strange deep longings, Interpreting its need;
No human heart could enter, Each dim recess of mine,
And soothe, and hush, and calm it. O blessed Lord but Thine

I could not do without Thee, For years are fleeting fast,
And soon in solemn loneness, The river must be passed;
But Thou wilt never leave me, And though the waves roll high,
I know Thou wilt be near me, And whisper; “It is I.” Amen.