1
I need Thee every hour,
Most gracious Lord;
No tender voice like Thine
Can peace afford.
Most gracious Lord;
No tender voice like Thine
Can peace afford.
I need Thee, oh, I need Thee;
Every hour I need Thee;
Oh, bless me now, my Savior!
I come to Thee.
Every hour I need Thee;
Oh, 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.
Stay Thou near by;
Temptations lose their power
When Thou art nigh.
3
I need Thee every hour,
In joy or pain;
Come quickly and abide,
Or life is vain.
In joy or pain;
Come quickly and abide,
Or life is vain.
4
I need Thee every hour,
Teach me Thy will;
And Thy rich promises
In me fulfill.
Teach me Thy will;
And Thy rich promises
In me fulfill.
5
I need Thee every hour,
Most Holy One;
Oh, make me Thine indeed,
Thou blessed Son.
Most Holy One;
Oh, make me Thine indeed,
Thou blessed Son.
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Onicha, Ebonyi, Nigeria
The song is very respiratory, yes indeed we must recognize God in all that we do just as the song implies that both in joy and in difficulty we should put all our trust in Him cos we cannot do anything without Him. May His name be blessed forever and ever. Amen.
Dutse, Jigawa State, Nigeria
The song is a touching one, loves to sing and meditate on it, gives me a deep thinking that God is near, cos He told if I set Him before me that He would always be @ my right hand. May His name be praised forever. Even in difficult circumstances He is always there for us.
Detroit, MI, United States
"Different hymns have a way of fitting themselves into people's lives and into religious services in certain ways. In a typical Wednesday night prayer meeting, this hymn is often sung just before the congregation prays. As a matter of fact, it's called a 'prayer song'. It's another one of those simple, straightforward old gospel hymns that points up the feeling folks have of wanting to be close to the Higher Person. And when you sing this song it's a close feeling you do get, a comfortable feeling. They say confession is good for the soul - this is a confession by a true believer that he needs divine help and guidance, needs it every hour of every day." - Tennessee Ernie Ford (1919-91)
Ernie's rendition has just verses 1,2 and 5:
1st verse: Male solo voice
Refrain: Choir in unison
2nd verse: Female solo voice
Refrain: Soprano-alto duet
5th verse: All voices in unison
Refrain: Women's voices on melody. Men's on cued notes.
In moderate time, with much expression
I've had troubles following certain commandments, this song has brought me peace.
Valley Stream, New York, United States
I'm realizing that I need the Lord every hour. I thought just loving Him and telling Him that was enough but now I see that I need You Lord!
Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
I was in grade 5 when my math teacher taught me to sing the song in class everyday, I never forgot the words. Now I understand, thank God for Mam Khuzwayo at Bloekembos primary school in 2001.
I love this song. It has aways brought peace and comfort to my heart. I had forgotten the lyrics and I'm so glad I found this site. It's a blessing, Thank you!😊
Lagos, Nigeria
I need Him more than ever before cause I can't just live without Him. This is my best hymn and I love the instrumental play to it, it lifts up my spirit.
Petaluma, CA, United States
God is good and my salvation is real with Him in my life. I love this song so much!
Abeokuta, Ogun State Nigeria, Nigeria
This song has always blessed my soul and put my mind at rest each time I meditate on the lyrics. God bless the soul of the composer.