9. He is so precious to me
I just love the words in this hymn which remind me of how good Jesus is! The longer I am a Christian, the more I am learning how to truly treasure Jesus and the more I am looking forward to being with Him face to face. Verse 4 is so beautiful - I hope it encourages you and points you forward to the day Jesus returns to bring us home to Himself.
Lyrics:
So precious is Jesus, my Saviour, my King,
His praise all the day long with joy do I sing;
To Him in my weakness for strength I can cling,
For He is so precious to me.
For He is so precious to me,
For He is so precious to me;
For heav’n is my home, to my Lord I will go,
For He is so precious to me.
He stood at my heart's door in sunshine and rain
And patiently waited an entrance to gain;
What shame that so long He called to me in vain,
For He is so precious to me.
I stand on the mountain of blessing at last,
No cloud in the heavens a shadow to cast;
His smile is upon me, the valley is past,
For He is so precious to me.
I praise Him because He appointed a place
Where, someday, through faith in His wonderful grace,
I know I shall see Him, shall look on His face,
For He is so precious to me.
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CCLI song number: 7159701
Words: Chas. H. Gabriel, 1902
Additional words & music: Sharon Pike © 2020