(words & music by clara ward) I need jesus to guide me every day As i'm travellin' along this rough and narrow way Though afflictions fill my soul I'm determined to make the goal I've gotta have jesus 'cause i just can't make it by myself Every day i pray (pray) pray (pray) Pray (pray) pray (pray) I pray (pray) pray (pray Pray pray pray Pray and ask the lord jesus Don't leave me by myself Every mornin' through the years i pray You know i've got to have jesus I just can't it by myself By myself