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The United Methodist Hymnal · No. 397 · Words: Annie S. Hawks · Tune: NEED

I Need Thee Every Hour

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A devotional hymn written in 1872 by Annie S. Hawks expressing constant dependence on Christ throughout every hour of daily life. Robert Lowry added the refrain and composed the tune NEED.

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 nearby;
temptations lose
their power
when thou art nigh.

Refrain

I need thee,
O I need thee;
every hour I need thee;
O bless me now, my Savior,
I come to thee.

Verse 3

I need thee every hour,
in joy or pain;
come quickly and abide,
or life is vain.

Refrain

I need thee,
O I need thee;
every hour I need thee;
O bless me now, my Savior,
I come to thee.

Verse 4

I need thee every hour;
teach me thy will;
and thy rich promises
in me fulfill.

Refrain

I need thee,
O I need thee;
every hour I need thee;
O bless me now, my Savior,
I come to thee.

Verse 5

I need thee every hour,
most Holy One;
O make me thine indeed,
thou blessed Son.

Refrain

I need thee,
O I need thee;
every hour I need thee;
O bless me now, my Savior,
I come to thee.

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