Verse 1 ~ I need thee every hour,      most gracious Lord; no tender voice like Thine      can peace afford. Refrain ~ I need thee, O I need thee;      every hour I need thee; O bless me now, my Saviour,      I come to thee. Verse 2 ~ I need thee every hour;      stay Thou nearby; temptations lose their power      when Thou art nigh. Verse 3 ~ I need thee every hour,      in joy or pain; come quickly and abide,      or life is vain. Verse 4 ~ I need thee every hour;      teach me Thy will; and Thy rich promises      in me fulfill. Verse 5 ~ I need thee every hour,      to guide my children right; grant me your strength divine,      to 'stablish them in light. Verse 6 ~ I need thee every hour;      to lead my family; and fulfill my solemn work      to bring them all to Thee.