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I Need Thee Every Hour

Lyrics by: Annie Sherwood Hawks (1872)
Music by: Robert Lowry (1872)
Tune: NEED · 7.7.7.7 with refrain
Scripture: Matthew 6:11

Verse 1

I need Thee every hour,
Most gracious Lord;
No tender voice like Thine
Can peace afford.

Refrain

I need Thee, O I need Thee;
Every hour I need Thee!
O bless me now, my Savior;
I come to Thee.

Verse 2

I need Thee every hour,
Stay Thou near by;
Temptations lose their power
When Thou art nigh.

Verse 3

I need Thee every hour,
In joy or pain;
Come quickly, and abide,
Or life is vain.

Verse 4

I need Thee every hour,
Teach me Thy will,
And Thy rich promises
In me fulfill.

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Written during a period of personal distress, this gospel hymn emphasizes continuous dependence on Christ throughout the day.