I Need Thee Every Hour

A busy housewife realised her need for Jesus and wrote one of the great hymns. Her pastor wrote the chorus. But it was only years later that she realised how powerful her own words were. Hear the story of I Need Thee Every Hour in today’s episode!

Sources:
- Anderson, T.K. 2009. 60 Hymn Stories. Nyakod: Cape Coast
- Osbeck, K.W. 1985. 101 More Hymn Stories. Kregal Publications: Grand Rapids
- Mclelland, J. 1994 The Ambassador Book of Great Hymn Stories. Ambassador Productions Ltd: Belfast

LYRICS

1 I need Thee every hour,
Most gracious Lord;
No tender voice like Thine
Can peace afford.

Refrain:
I need Thee, oh, I need Thee,
Every hour I need Thee;
Oh, bless me now, my Saviour,
I come to Thee!

2 I need Thee every hour;
Stay Thou near by;
Temptations lose their power
When Thou art nigh.

3 I need Thee every hour,
In joy or pain;
Come quickly, and abide,
Or life is vain.

4 I need Thee every hour;
Teach me Thy will,
And Thy rich promises
In me fulfill.

5. I need Thee every hour,
Most Holy One;
Oh, make me Thine indeed,
Thou blessed Son!