The Mormon Tabernacle Choir is made up of some 360 men and women, all of whom are volunteers. There are many husband-wife combinations and many families have participated in the choir for generations. Choir members are currently limited to twenty years of participation, allowing new members to join the choir on a regular basis.
The choir was founded in August 1847, one month after the Mormon Pioneers entered the Salt Lake Valley. The choir is completely self-funded, traveling and producing albums to support their organization. Choir members are not paid for their participation or performances.
Although the choir has traditionally been recognized for its sound quality, the most recent director, Craig Jessop, a student of Robert Shaw, has made changes designed to improve the overall quality of the choir. Jessop's efforts to add vitality to the choir's sound include the formation of The Orchestra at Temple Square, the 2005 addition of The Bells on Temple Square (a hand bell choir), and continual refinement of the choir's tone, enunciation, and repetoire. The minimum age for participation has been reduced from 30 to 25. In addition, new choir members participate in The Temple Square Chorale training choir, a combination music theory/performance school led by associate director and composer/arranger Mack Wilberg.
I Need Thee Every Hour
Mormon Tabernacle Choir Lyrics
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Most gracious Lord
No tender voice like thine
Can peace afford
I need thee oh I need thee
Every hour I need thee
Oh bless me now my savior
I need thee every hour
Stay thou near by
Temptations loose their power
When thou art nigh
I need thee oh I need thee
Every hour I need thee
Oh bless me now my savior
I come to thee
I need thee every hour
Most holy one
Oh make me thine indeed
Thou blessed son
I need thee oh I need thee
Every hour I need thee
Oh bless me now my savior
I come to thee
Oh I need thee
I need thee
Oh bless me now my savior
I come to thee
The Mormon Tabernacle Choir's song I Need Thee Every Hour is a powerful hymn that reflects the feelings of a believer who longs for the presence of God in their life. The lyrics speak of the deep need for God's guidance, comfort, and strength. The singer longs for the Lord's tender voice that can bring peace in times of trouble. The repetition of the phrase "I need thee every hour" emphasizes the constant dependence that the believer has on God.
The second stanza of the song speaks of the power of God's presence to overcome temptations. While the third stanza speaks of the desire to be wholly devoted to God, to become His own. The repetition of the phrase "Oh bless me now my savior I come to thee" emphasizes the believer's faith that by coming to God, they will receive the blessings and help that they need.
Overall, the song captures the essence of the Christian faith, which teaches that we need God's presence in our lives at every moment. It is a prayer of surrender, acknowledging our weakness and our dependence on God.
Line by Line Meaning
I need thee every hour
I cannot survive without your constant presence in my life
Most gracious Lord
You are the epitome of kindness and generosity, and I am in need of your grace
No tender voice like thine
No sound is as gentle and soothing as your voice, which brings me peace beyond measure
Can peace afford
Your voice brings me the peace that I desperately seek, and nothing else can compare
I need thee oh I need thee
My need for you is constant and unending
Stay thou near by
Please remain close to me at all times, so that I may not falter and fall into temptation
Temptations loose their power
With your help, I can resist the temptations that try to pull me away from your loving embrace
When thou art nigh
I am strongest when you are closest to me
Most holy one
You are the epitome of holiness and purity, and I strive to become more like you
Oh make me thine indeed
Help me to become fully yours, so that I may serve you and follow your will for my life
Thou blessed son
You are the son of God, and through you, I can find redemption and salvation
Oh I need thee
My need for you is so great that it cannot be put into words
Oh bless me now my savior
Please bless me with your love and grace, so that I may live a life that is pleasing to you
I come to thee
I am constantly seeking your presence in my life, and I come to you now in prayer and supplication
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Bluewater Music Corp., HOPE PUBLISHING COMPANY, Integrity Music
Written by: STANTON LEE ENDICOTT, ANNIE S. HAWKS, ROBERT LOWRY
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@lilianealvarez3922
โ๏ธ I need Thee every hour
Most gracious Lord
No tender voice like Thine
Can peace afford
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
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
In joy or pain
Come quickly and abide
Or life is vain
I need Thee, O I need Thee
Every hour I need Thee
O bless me now, my Savior
I come to Thee
O bless me now, my Savior
I come to Thee
Just as I am
Without one plea
But that thy blood
Was shed for me
And that Thou bids me
Come to Thee
Oh, Lamb of God
I come, I come
Just as I am
And waiting not
To rid my soul
Of one dark blot
To Thee whose blood
Can cleanse each spot
Oh, Lamb of God
I come, I come
Come, ye sinners
Poor and needy
Bruised and broken
By the fall
Jesus ready
Stands to save you
For love pardoning
Love for all
He is able
He is able
He is willing
Doubt no more
He is able
He is able
He is willing
Doubt no more
@tothama
Lyrics
1.ย I need thee evโry hour,
Most gracious Lord.
No tender voice like thine
Can peace afford.
[Chorus]
I need thee, oh, I need thee;
Evโry hour I need thee!
Oh, bless me now, my Savior;
I come to thee!
2.ย I need thee evโry hour;
Stay thou nearby.
Temptations lose their powโr
When thou art nigh.
3.ย I need thee evโry hour,
In joy or pain.
Come quickly and abide,
Or life is vain.
4.ย I need thee evโry hour,
Most holy One.
Oh, make me thine indeed,
Thou blessed Son!
@lovelovelove7506
I need thee every hour
Most gracious Lord
No tender voice like thine
Can peace afford
I need thee oh I need thee
Every hour I need thee
Oh bless me now my savior
I come to thee
I need thee every hour
Stay thou near by
Temptations loose their power
When thou art nigh
I need thee oh I need thee
Every hour I need thee
Oh bless me now my savior
I come to thee
I need thee every hour
Most holy one
Oh make me thine indeed
Thou blessed son
I need thee oh I need thee
Every hour I need thee
Oh bless me now my savior
I come to thee
Oh I need thee
I need thee
Oh bless me now my savior
I come to thee
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Songwriters: Stanton Lee Endicott
@crystalayers2933
I never realized just how much I NEED THEE. I am tired of sinning. I am tired of life being so bleak and dark. I love my Savior. I love my Heavenly Father.
@arcaine-a6654
Amen
@tatooinelegrand674
I think exactly the same. I need him so much too.
@rebeccamohammed4991
You are loved. You are worthy of love. You deserve to be happy. Find your strength and peace. Pray, seek therapy, repent and learn to love yourself as Jesus loves you.
@thedarklord1784
I need him as well I have been struggling a lot and I need dome help
@RodneyTLangi
I wish God would bless us with a Good Life.
@ma.cherryllvillanueva5903
How amazing and comforting to feel that the Savior is always around to feel His love especially when life gets rough. โค
@krissylee7940
My husband died 4 years ago of a major heart attack. We were good members of the Lds church. Now I am with a boyfriend who turned his back on the church . I want so much to have my good Lds life back.This song means so much. Itโs humbling and reminder of just how much I love him and need my savior. All I want is a good full life in the church I love so much. This helps me to have hope that I am on the right path.
@churchofjesuschrist
Krissy, thank you for sharing your experience and your desire to live a life of discipleship. Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ love you and know your efforts!
@julyguynj
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