A fervent supplication, this arrangement features unison singing of the melody on the first three verses; the final verse (preferably sung by the choir a cappella) is set in a tender, four-part harmonization. The setting is intentionally simple so as to be readily accessible and competently performed by choirs of any size.
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for SATB Choir and Organ
TEXT
I need thee every hour,
Most gracious Lord.
No tender voice like thine
Can peace afford.
I need thee every hour;
Stay thou nearby.
Temptations lose their pow’r
When thou art nigh.
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!