1.

I need thee every hour,
most gracious Lord;
no tender voice like thine
can peace afford.

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Refrain
I need thee, O I need thee,
every hour I need thee.
O bless me now, my Savior;
I come to thee.

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2.

I need thee every hour;
stay thou near by;
temptations lose their power
when thou art nigh.

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Refrain
I need thee, O I need thee,
every hour I need thee.
O bless me now, my Savior;
I come to thee.

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3.

I need thee every hour,
in joy or pain;
come quickly and abide,
or life is vain.

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Refrain
I need thee, O I need thee,
every hour I need thee.
O bless me now, my Savior;
I come to thee.

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4.

I need thee every hour;
teach me thy will;
and thy rich promises
in me fulfill.

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Refrain
I need thee, O I need thee,
every hour I need thee.
O bless me now, my Savior;
I come to thee.

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5.

I need thee every hour,
Most Holy One;
O make me thine indeed,
thou Blessed Son!

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Refrain
I need thee, O I need thee,
every hour I need thee.
O bless me now, my Savior;
I come to thee.