African American Heritage Hymnal ‎#451

451. I Need Thee Every Hour

1 I need Thee ev'ry hour,
Most gracious Lord;
No tender voice like Thine
Can peace afford.

Refrain:
I need Thee, O I need Thee;
Ev'ry hour I need Thee;
O bless me now, my Savior,
I come to Thee.

2 I need Thee ev'ry hour,
Stay Thou nearby;
Temptations lose their pow’r
When Thou art nigh. [Refrain]

3 I need Thee ev'ry hour,
In joy or pain;
Come quickly and abide,
Or life is vain. [Refrain]

4 I need Thee ev'ry hour,
Teach me Thy will;
And Thy rich promises
In me fulfill. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: I need Thee ev'ry hour
• Title: I Need Thee Every Hour
• Author: Annie S. Hawkes, 1835-1918
• Refrain First Line: I need Thee, O I need Thee
• Meter: 6 4 6 4 with refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2001
• Scripture:
  Psalm 119:10
• Topic: Jesus Christ: His Love and Mercy

Tune Information

• Name: NEED
• Composer: Robert Lowry, 1826-1899
• Meter: 6 4 6 4 with refrain
• Key: G Major