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78. I need Thee every hour

Text Information
First Line: I need Thee every hour
Author: Annie S. Hawks
Refrain First Line: I need Thee, O I need Thee;
Meter: 6.4.6.4. with refrain
Tune Information
Name: NEED
Composer: Robert Lowry, 1826-1899
Meter: 6.4.6.4. with refrain



Media
Audio recording: Organ, Ab Major, 4
(Recorded by Clyde McLennan. Ab Major, 4 verses)
Audio recording: Simple Piano, Ab Major, 4
(Recorded by Clyde McLennan. Ab Major, 4 verses)
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