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Daily Need

Representative Text

1 I need thy presence, Lord,
In every hour,
To be my constant shield
From Satan's power.

Chorus:
I need thee, dearest Savior,
Even now I need thee;
O ever grant this favor,
"Abide with me."

2 I need thy guidance, Lord,
Through every day,
To guide my feet along
Life's devious way. [Chorus]

3 I need thy spirit, Lord,
Yes, all the time,
To show in word and deed
That I am thine. [Chorus]

4 I need thy pardon, Lord;
Bestow it now,
While at the mercy seat
I humbly bow. [Chorus]



Source: Joy to the World: or, sacred songs for gospel meetings #103

Author: Tracy Clinton

O'Kane, Tullius Clinton, an American writer, born March 10, 1830, is the author of "O sing of Jesus, Lamb of God" (Redemption); and "Who, who are these beside the chilly wave?" (Triumph in Death), in I. D. Sankey's Sacred Songs and Solos, 1878 and 1881. --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology, Appendix, Part II (1907)… Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: I need Thy presence, Lord, In every hour
Title: Daily Need
Author: Tracy Clinton
Language: English
Refrain First Line: I need Thee, O my Savior
Copyright: Public Domain

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Joy to the World #103

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Morning Stars #89

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Redeemer's Praise #125c

Songs of Praises #d38

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