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 Saviour;
I come to thee.

I need thee every hour;
Stay thou near by;
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,
And thy rich promises
In me fulfil:


Annie Sherwood Hawks (1835-1918)