I Need Thee Every Hour

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

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I need thee, O I need thee;
every hour I need thee;
O bless me now, my Savior, I come to thee.


I need thee every hour; stay thou nearby;
temptations lose their power when thou art nigh.

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

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I need thee every hour; teach me thy will;
and thy rich promises in me fulfill.

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I need thee every hour, most Holy One;
O make me thine indeed, thou blessed Son.

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Annie S. Hawks, 1835-1918

2004 Rosemary Gwaltney