Tune: NEED

Words: Annie S. Hawks, 1872, refrain by Robert Lowry, 1872

Music: Robert Lowry, 1872

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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.

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.