I wrote this more than five years ago. Its been a popular song over the years but, in my opinion, its never worked to my satisfaction in a congregational setting. Its partly because we can’t get close to this arrangement, but also because I want to sing it in a higher key than is comfortable for a congregation.

It was recorded over a number sessions with the engineering by Leke, who also did the drum programming and plays all the keyboard parts. Additional vocals are by my eldest daughter, Hannah.

The recording is a bit rough and I am looking to get it finalised in the coming months.

I need you, Lord,
Oh, how I need you, Lord
Like a desert needs rain, like a fire needs a flame
In my heart, there is a longing Lord
For the deeper things
To go beyond my sin
Only you can give me what I want
Lord Jesus, only you can satisfy

I cry Jesus! Son of David! Have mercy on me, have mercy on me! (x2)

Lord I know,
That I have done some things
That I’d rather try hide from the worlds prying eyes
But I know, darkness will flee from light
And I’m getting quite tired
From this everyday fight Only you can give me what I want
Lord Jesus, only you can make me clean

I Cry Jesus! Son of David! Have mercy on me, have mercy on me! (x2)

And it doesn’t really matter what the world may think
All that matters is I meet with you today!
Yes, it doesn’t really matter what the world may think
All that matters is I meet with You,
Jesus, that I meet with You today!

(c) Richard Stringer 2013 CCLI Song ID 7083019