I Need Thee Every Hour

“If God wants you to do something, he'll make it possible for you to do it, but the grace he provides comes only with the task and cannot be stockpiled beforehand. We are dependent on him from hour to hour, and the greater our awareness of this fact, the less likely we are to faint or fail in a crisis.” -Louis Cassels (1922-1974)

Today's grace quote reminded me of the old hymn, "I Need Thee Every Hour." I remember singing this song growing up in church, yet never having a deep understanding of what it meant to live with this kind of desperation for the Lord. I am now seeing this moment by moment dependence upon Him in my own life, and the grace He provides when we do surrender ourselves to daily abiding in this way brings a sense of peace that is beyond comprehension. What a delight it truly is to need Him every hour, because His grace is truly sufficient for us in every way.

Click HERE to listen to this beautiful hymn and meditate on its grace-filled words below:

I need Thee every hour, most gracious Lord;
No tender voice like Thine can peace afford.

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I need Thee, O 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.

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I need Thee every hour, in joy or pain;
Come quickly and abide, or life is in vain.

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I need Thee every hour; teach me Thy will;
And Thy rich promises in me fulfill.

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I need Thee every hour, most Holy One;
O make me Thine indeed, Thou blessèd Son.

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