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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.
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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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Storrs, Connecticut, United States
Mrs. Annie Sherwood Hawks, who wrote this hymn in 1872, was born in Hoosick, New York, in 1835. She sent the hymn (five stanzas) to Dr. Lowry, who composed its tune, adding a chorus to make it more effective. It first appeared in a small collection of original songs prepared by Lowry and Doane for the National Baptist Sunday School Association, which met at Cincinnati, Ohio, November, 1872, and was sung there.
One instance, at least, of a hymn made doubly impressive by its chorus will be tested by all who have sung or heard the pleading words and music of Mrs. Hawks’ and Dr. Lowry’s “I need Thee Oh, I need Thee. ”
(The Story of the Hymns and Tunes).
Nigeria, Edo State, Nigeria
The song bless my life
Orange, CA, United States
I need thee every hour… such a beautiful hymn that says it all… Lord don’t ever let me forget how much I need thee every hour!
These words are like ointment to the weary soul… we love you Lord Jesus.
Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria
This is my family favorite daily hymn. Soul lifting and reassuring.
Kano, Nigeria
When ever my heart is broken this is the only song that came to my mind that lift my spirits up
Because I know my Jesus is there every hour.
Storrs, Connecticut, United States
The Reverend Robert Lowry was born in Philadelphia, March 12, 1826, and educated at Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. From his 28th year until his death, 1899, he was a faithful and successful minister of Christ but is more widely known as a composer of sacred music.
Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Only Jesus can fill the longing in our souls. Listening to this hymn stirs my holy emotions. I sing this hymn as a prayer, telling the Saviour how much I need him. My heart says amen to every line of this hymn. Without him, life is vain. I thank the Lord for the inspired hymns he’s given to the Church.
Masaka, Nasarawa, Nigeria
We need You Lord but more than needing you we pray that your name Jireh will be relevant in our lives. We pray that you will be enough for us you. We pray that our needs begins and ends in you. Amen. God bless the composer!!
Akure, Ondo, Nigeria
An evergreen song! A soul lifting and timeless song!
May God continue to bless the composer And the listeners.
England, Kent, United Kingdom
A good humble hymn in an age where we are encouraged to be proud!
Has always been a favourite of mine