Church Hymnary (4th ed.) ‎#556

556. I need thee every hour

1 I need thee every hour,
most gracious Lord;
no tender voice but thine
can peace afford.
[Refrain:]
I need thee, oh, I need thee,
every hour I need thee;
O bless me now, my Saviour,
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 fulfil. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: I need thee every hour
• Author: Annie Sherwood Hawks (1835-1918)
• Refrain First Line: I need thee, oh, I need thee
• Meter: 64 64 and refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2005
• Scripture:
  1 Corinthians 10:13
  ;
  Hebrews 11:11
  ;
  John 20:26
  ;
  Psalm 86:1-7
  ;
  Psalm 143:10
• Topic: Life in Christ: Our Response to Christ - In Devotion; Despair and Trouble; Longing

Tune Information

• Name: I NEED THEE
• Composer: Robert Lowry (1826-1899)
• Meter: 64 64 and refrain
• Key: A♭ Major