I Need Thee Every Hour

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 every hour, In joy or pain;
Come quickly and abide, or life is vain.

I need Thee every hour, Teach me Thy will;
Thy promises so rich, in me fulfill.

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.

Words: Annie S. Hawks