I Need Thee Every Hour - Traditional

I need Thee every hour,
Most gracious Lord;
No tender voice like Thine
Can peace afford.
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 near by;
Temptations lose their power
When Thou art nigh.
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,
In joy or pain;
Come quickly and abide,
Or life is vain.
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,
Teach me Thy will;
And Thy rich promises
In me fulfill.
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,
Most Holy One;
O make me Thine indeed,
Thou blessed Son.
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 lyrics were written by Annie Hawks during a quiet moment of domestic life reflecting on the constant need for the Savior. The song emphasizes that no tender voice like Thine can peace afford and calls for the Lord to abide with the believer through every trial. It features the recurring plea I need Thee O I need Thee which has resonated with millions of seekers. By singing the I Need Thee Every Hour lyrics the faithful express their total dependence on God for strength joy and peace recognizing that even the simplest hour of life is better spent in the presence of the Master.