So many times the words are said,
"I need" this or that-
"I need a different suit of clothes;
I think I need a hat!"

These "needs" we often long for,
Are often just desire,
If we think of things we really need,
Our thoughts will be much higher!

I need the prayers of all His Saints
Because I need more grace!
I need more will to serve Him,
I need more trials to face!

I need more Christian fellowship,
I need more souls to win.
I need more determination
To cleanse my life from sin!

I need those things He's promised
In the treasure of His Word,
And I need, Oh, I need more than tongue can tell,
The presence of my Lord.