I Need Thee Every Hour

Based on the standard harmonization, this new arrangement from composer Garrett Breeze can be learned very quickly. The first verse is a capella, beginning with a single voice part and then layering in the others before the entrance of the flowing piano accompaniment, which transitions into a second verse in 4-part harmony.. The third verse features another a capella moment before a final unison fourth verse.

Difficulty: Easy

Voicing: SATB, SSAA, and, TTBB

Accompaniment: Piano

Lyrics:

I need thee ev’ry hour, most gracious Lord. No tender voice like thine can peace afford. I need thee, oh, I need thee; ev’ry hour I need thee! Oh, bless me now, my Savior; I come to thee!

I need thee ev’ry hour; stay thou nearby. Temptations lose their pow’r when thou art nigh. I need thee, oh, I need thee; ev’ry hour I need thee! Oh, bless me now, my Savior; I come to thee!

I need thee ev’ry hour, in joy or pain. Come quickly and abide, or life is vain. I need thee, oh, I need thee; ev’ry hour I need thee! Oh, bless me now, my Savior; I come to thee!

I need thee ev’ry hour, most holy one. Oh, make me Thine indeed, Thou blessed Son! I need thee, oh, I need thee; ev’ry hour I need thee! Oh, bless me now, my Savior; I come to thee!