I need Thee every hour, most gracious Lord
No tender voice like Thine can peace afford

I need Thee every hour, stay Thou nearby
Temptations lose their power
When Thou art nigh

I need thee, oh, I need thee, every hour I need Thee
I need thee, I need thee, I need Thee every hour

I need Thee every hour in joy or pain
Come quickly and abide or life is in vain
I need Thee, oh, I need Thee, every hour I need Thee
I need Thee, I need Thee, I need Thee every hour
I need Thee, I need Thee, I need Thee every hour

Oh, bless me now, my Savior, I come to Thee
Oh, 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, oh, I need Thee
Oh I need Thee every hour
I need Thee, I need Thee, I need Thee every hour
I need Thee, I need Thee, I need Thee every hour

Oh, bless me now, my Savior, I come to Thee

traditional words by Annie Hawks / traditional Music by Robert Lowry / additional refrain and bridge music by Jars of Clay / © 2005 Bridge Building, a div. of Zomba Enterprises, Inc. (BMI) / Pogostick Music (BMI).

Behind the Song:
This is a familiar song by Annie S. Hawks (1835-1918) is appreciated by the band for its simplicity and its urgency, Charlie says. “It’s about utter dependency on Christ. I think we could sing, ‘I need thee every moment, every second,’” he says. This theme transcends generations, connecting Christians universally today and yesterday. The band wrote the refrain to conform to typical pop sensibilities and added it to Robert Lowry’s original music. (Jars Of Clay)