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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
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Sermons fromSong “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. 4:11-13 • 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 (4th stanza) • I need Thee every hourTeach me Thy willAnd Thy rich promisesIn me fulfill
Conclusion • Spiritually - Without the Lord we are helpless. • This song often sung before prayers (and could be an invitation)