[Verse 1]
There was a blind man on the roadside
And he heard a commotion near
It was Jesus passing by with a crowd
And it stirred his emotion
He didn't display his whole life
Should he even try?
[Chorus]
Don't bother Jesus, they said
You have nothing, nothing to offer
Stay in your place
I think he knew he had to choose
He had nothing to lose
[Verse 2]
So he cried, "Jesus, I need you
Please don't pass me by"
He cried out, "Jesus, not ashamed to tell you
I need you in my life"
I need you in my life
[Verse 3]
I'm not much different from that man
And this is the honest truth
Could this simple one with this messed up life
Could I ever see you?
People and things clutter my mind
Should I even try?
[Chorus]
Don't bother Jesus, that's what they're saying
You have nothing to offer
Stay in your place
I must end this
And I think about it again
I need you in my life
[Bridge]
So I cry, "Jesus, I need you
Please don't pass me by"
I'm crying out, "Jesus, not ashamed to tell you
I need you in my life"
As the deer pants for the water
My soul desires and longs to be with you
Jesus, I need you
Please don't pass me by
[Outro]
I don't mean to waste your time
But I can't listen to the crowd
Situations in my life telling me to keep it down
But I need you
I know I'm wrong, but you can heal me
Jesus, I'm calling you
I might not be worthy, but you know I'm willing
Jesus, you make me
I know that I'm broken, but I heard you can heal me
Jesus, people say I'm worthless, but I'll serve you if you let me
My Savior, please don't pass me by
Thank you, Jesus
Thank you, Lord
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Please Don't Pass Me By
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Aug 30, 2026 updated
Verified editorial review
Fred Hammond's song retells the story of the blind man Bartimaeus, who cried out to Jesus despite the crowd's attempts to silence him. The lyrics draw a parallel between the beggar's desperation and the singer's own need for Christ, acknowledging personal brokenness and unworthiness while expressing a determined faith. The song emphasizes the importance of ignoring the voices that say we have nothing to offer and instead reaching out to Jesus for healing and salvation. It concludes with a heartfelt plea for Jesus not to pass by, affirming a willingness to serve Him.
Lyrics Verified by Editorial Team