I asked for a robe. He gave me no robe to wear. I asked for a crown. He gave me a cross to bear.He knows what I need. Yes, indeed. He knows what I need. He knows what I need.I asked for myself. He showed me a friend in need. Oh, I must be fair. He gave me his word to read.He knows what I need. Yes, indeed. He knows what I need. He knows what I need.Oh, some happy day. I hear the trumpet sound. I'm going away. And I will be heaven bound.He knows what I need. Yes, indeed. He knows what I need. He knows what I need.He'll wipe all my tears. He'll wipe my tears away. To hear his well done. Oh, that will be heaven to me.He knows what I need. Yes, indeed. He knows what I need. He knows what I need.All the way.From heaven's throne. To a manger then alone. Led to the cross. He came to suffer every pain.He asked for a cup. But oh, what a bitter cup. He never complained.He murmured not a word. He knows what I need. Yes, indeed. He knows what I need.He knows what I need.Yes, indeed. He knows what I need.