Author: Annie S. Hawks, 1835–1918 Hymnal: Hymns of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints #98 (1985) Meter: 6.4.6.4.7.6.7.4 First Line: I need thee ev'ry hour Refrain First Line: I need thee, oh, I need thee Lyrics: 1. I need thee ev’ry hour,
Most gracious Lord.
No tender voice like thine
Can peace afford.
Chorus:
I need thee, oh, I need thee;
Ev’ry hour I need thee!
Oh, 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. [Chorus]
3. I need thee ev’ry hour,
In joy or pain.
Come quickly and abide,
Or life is vain. [Chorus]
4. I need thee ev’ry hour,
Most holy One.
Oh, make me thine indeed,
Thou blessed Son! [Chorus] Topics: Comfort; Funeral; Humility; Jesus Christ Friend; Jesus Christ Savior; Prayer and Supplication; Supplication Scripture: Psalm 143:1 Languages: English Tune Title: NEED
I Need Thee Every Hour