I need thee every hour, most gracious Lord No tender voice like thine can peace afford I need thee, oh, I need thee Every hour I need thee Oh 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, oh, I need thee Every hour I need thee Oh bless me now, my Savior I come to thee I need thee every hour, in joy or pain Come quickly and abide or life is vain I need thee every hour, most Holy One Oh make me thine indeed, thou blessed Son I need thee, oh, I need thee Every hour I need thee Oh bless me now, my Savior I come to thee