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<\/a>Click here<\/a> to listen to Sam Thomas Longford Robson\u2019s version of this great hymn of our faith.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u201cI Need Thee Every Hour\u201d<\/p>\n
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I need Thee every hour, most gracious Lord;
\nNo tender voice like Thine can peace afford.<\/p>\n
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I need Thee every hour, stay Thou nearby;
\nTemptations lose their power when Thou art nigh.<\/p>\n
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I need Thee every hour, in joy or pain;
\nCome quickly and abide, or life is in vain.<\/p>\n
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I need Thee every hour; teach me Thy will;
\nAnd Thy rich promises in me fulfill.<\/p>\n
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I need Thee every hour, most Holy One;
\nO make me Thine indeed, Thou bless\u00e8d Son.<\/p>\n
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Refrain:<\/p>\n
I need Thee, O I need Thee; <\/p>\n Apparently the Apostle Paul understood this concept long before the lyrics to this song were written. While in Athens, Paul spoke these words.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cFor in him we live and move and have our being.\u201d<\/i> (Acts 17:28a \u2013 NIV)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n As we combine the lyrics above to Paul\u2019s words, we find there is nothing outside of God. He gives us the strength to do what we do and then He gives us the purpose to do it. Without God, life is meaningless.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n And when we think we can do this thing called \u201clife\u201d on our own, we quickly learn that we can\u2019t. God\u2019s voice brings peace to our chaotic lives. God provides the way out of temptation. God rejoices with us in the good times and comforts us when we are sorrowful. God leads and directs us. God teaches us. God shows us the promises He has for each of us.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Certainly, we need God. And more often than not, we need Him every hour that passes.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you haven\u2019t made the decision to follow Jesus and walk with Him through your life, perhaps today is the day to accept the gift of grace that God so willingly offers. God doesn\u2019t care if your life is all messed up. He will help you get it straightened out. It will be the best decision you\u2019ve ever made.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you have accepted Jesus but haven\u2019t allowed Him to have a footing in each area of your life, maybe today is the day to make that decision. Allow Paul\u2019s words to reverberate through your life so that others may see Jesus through you. Acknowledge that you cannot do it on your own and that you truly need God every moment of every day.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n I pray that you will find comfort in the words of this old hymn. Knowing that God is with me in each situation eases the discomfort that may be lurking. It can be the same for you. Just say it!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Grace and peace be yours in abundance,<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Donna<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you\u2019d like to leave a comment, please click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nEvery hour I need Thee;
\nO bless me now, my Savior,
\nI come to Thee.[i]<\/a><\/p>\n