Chalice Hymnal ‎#578

578. I Need Thee Every Hour

1 I need thee every hour,
most gracious Lord;
no tender voice like thine
can peace afford.

[Refrain:]
I need thee, oh, I need thee;
every hour I need thee;
O bless me now, my Savior,
I come to thee.

2 I need thee every hour;
stay thou near by;
temptations lose their power
when thou art nigh. [Refrain]

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

4 I need thee every hour,
teach me thy will,
and thy rich promises
in me fulfill. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: I need thee every hour
• Title: I Need Thee Every Hour
• Author: Annie S. Hawks (1872)
• Refrain: Robert Lowry (1872)
• Refrain First Line: I need thee, oh, I need thee
• Meter: 64.64 w. refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Topic: Life of Discipleship: Prayer and Guidance; God's Church: Life of Discipleship: Prayer and Guidance; Aspiration; Jesus Christ: Presence; Prayer; Guidance

Tune Information

• Name: NEED
• Composer: Robert Lowry (1872)
• Meter: 64.64 w. refrain
• Key: G Major