I Need Thee Every Hour

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 nearby;

Temptations lose their power when Thou art nigh.

 

I need Thee every hour, in joy or pain;

Come quickly and come to Thee abide, or life is in vain.

 

I need Thee every hour; teach me Thy will;

And Thy rich promises in me fulfill.

 

I need Thee every hour, most Holy One;

O make me Thine indeed, Thou blessed Son.