Sermons from Song “I Need Thee Every Hour” #52

Background Written in 1872 by Annie S. Hawks Composed (and chorus) by Robert Lowry IT was some 16 years later she realized the impact of this song on so many

Background A hymn that reminds us that we always need the Lord! Psa. 86:1 John 15:5 2 Cor. 3:4-5

Vs. 1 – True peace I need Thee every hour Most gracious Lord Associated with grace, He is generous The gifts of God – John 3:16, Rom. 6:23, 5:8 2 Cor. 9:14-15, Eph. 1:19, 3:19, Psa. 116:5

Vs. 1 – True peace No tender voice like Thine can peace afford Our source of TRUE peace John 14:27, Isa. 9:6 “prince of peace” Col. 3:15, Rom. 10:15, 5:1, Eph. 2:14

Vs. 2 – Facing temptations …Stay Thou nearby He is near – Ac. 17:27, Jas. 4:8, Heb. 13:5-6

Vs. 2 – Facing temptations Temptations lose their power, when Thou art nigh We all struggle With Him we can overcome Heb. 4:15-16, 2:18; 1 Cor. 10:13, Heb. 10:22

Vs. 3, In good & bad times …in joy or pain Our challenge, to ALWAYS need Him! Job 2:10, Phil. 4: Do not treat Him as if He has an “on/off switch”

Vs. 3, In good & bad times Come quickly and abide, or life is vain Let us need Him with haste 2 Cor. 6:2 Or life is vain – Eccl. 12:12-14, John 15:5, 2 Cor. 13:5

Vs. 4, Most Holy One …most Holy One God is holy Isa. 6:3, Rev. 4:8 Jesus is holy – John 6:69, AC. 2:27, Mark 1:24 Remember WHO you are approaching! Cf. Isa. 59:2, Hab. 1:13

Vs. 4, Most Holy One O make me Thine indeed, Thou blessed Son We surrender to Him By obeying the gospel – Mk. 16:16, Rom. 10:9- 10, Ac. 2:38, 22:16, Gal. 3:27, … By faithful service – 2 Cor. 5:17

Chorus I need Thee…Every hour…O bless me now my Savior, I come to Thee The intensity of our need is reemphasized. We CHOOSE Him… because - Rom. 8:37

A fifth verse (4 th stanza) I need Thee every hour Teach me Thy will And Thy rich promises In me fulfill

Conclusion Spiritually - Without the Lord we are helpless. This song often sung before prayers (and could be an invitation)

Do you Really Need Him? Rev. 3:20