When Cherished Joys Have Taken Wing I NEED THEE, LORD—Charles Edward Prior When Cherished Joys Have Taken Wing 1 When cherished joys have taken wing, And sorrow wounds me with its sting; Then to Thy cross for help I cling, For then I need Thee, Lord! Chorus I need Thee, precious Lord! I have no help beside; In every time of need, Dear Christ, with me abide! 2 When sin disturbs my holy peace, And leaves my soul in sore distress, To be restored to happiness, I need Thee, precious Lord. 3 When