Scripture Verse

A precious cornerstone for a sure foundation; the one who trusts will never be dismayed. Isaiah 28:16

Introduction

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James M. Black (1856–1938)

Words: Hen­ry G. Jack­son, in New Jun­ior Songs, by James Black (New York: Me­tho­dist Book Con­cern, 1914), num­ber 1.

Music: James M. Black, 1914 (🔊 pdf nwc).

If you know when this song was writ­ten, or where to get a bet­ter pho­to of Jack­son or Black,

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Henry Jackson (1838–1914)

Lyrics

Precious to my heart is Je­sus,
As I walk with Him each day;
Sweet com­pan­ion­ship He gives me,
All along the glad­some way.

Refrain

Precious, pre­cious,
Precious to my heart is Je­sus,
Precious, pre­cious,
Precious to my heart is He.

Precious to my heart is Je­sus,
In temp­ta­tion’s try­ing hour;
With His strength to aid my weak­ness,
I can van­quish Sa­tan’s pow­er.

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Precious to my heart is Je­sus,
Everywhere, whate’er I do;
Faithful still, He walks be­side me
All my hap­py jour­ney through.

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Precious to my heart is Je­sus,
More and more His grace He gives;
Every day the way grows bright­er,
For with­in my heart He lives.

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