Legacy Five - I Need Thee Lyrics
Lyrics
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
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
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
Video
I Need Thee-Legacy Five
Meaning & Inspiration
"I Need Thee," a powerful rendition by Legacy Five featured on their 2009 album *Live At Oak Tree*, stands as a profound testament to the unwavering reliance Christians place on their Savior. The song’s core message resonates with the deep-seated human yearning for divine presence and guidance, a sentiment beautifully articulated through its simple yet profound lyrics. This isn't just a musical piece; it's a prayer set to melody, an audible expression of spiritual dependence that echoes throughout the scriptures. The repeated declaration, "I need Thee every hour," encapsulates a truth found in passages like Philippians 4:13, which assures believers they can do all things through Christ who strengthens them, emphasizing that this strength is not a one-time gift but an ongoing necessity.
The lyrics beautifully articulate the absolute necessity of Christ's presence in every facet of life, declaring, "In joy or pain." This speaks directly to the Psalmist's declaration in Psalm 23:4, "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me." The song’s plea, "Come quickly and abide," echoes the disciples' earnest request in Luke 17:5, "Increase our faith!" It’s a recognition that without Christ’s constant inhabitation, life loses its ultimate meaning and purpose, its very “vainness” underscored by His absence. This yearning for His indwelling presence aligns with Jesus' promise in John 14:16-17: "And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever, even the Spirit of truth." The repeated chorus, "O bless me now, my Savior, I come to Thee," is a direct supplication for grace and salvation, mirroring the cry of the woman in Mark 5:28 who, after touching Jesus' garment, said, "If I only touch his clothes, I will be healed." Legacy Five's performance amplifies this sincerity, offering a rendition that feels both timeless and deeply personal, a reminder to all who listen that in our moments of greatest strength and deepest struggle, our most constant and vital need is for the Lord.