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 O 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 O 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 in vain I need thee, oh, I need thee Every hour I need thee O bless me now my savior I come to thee O bless me now my savior I come to thee