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Keys included:
Eb
About this Hymn
This was written collaboratively for the Passion conference in 2011, using the old hymn "I Need Thee" as a starting point. One of the writers, Kristian Stanfill, explained, "There's so much power in this confession, 'Lord, I need you,' this idea of humbling ourselves before God; it's a way of saying 'I can't; I need you.'"
Lyrics
Verse 1
Lord, I come, I confess. Bowing here, I find my rest. And without you, I fall apart. You're the one that guides my heart.
Chorus
Lord, I need you, oh, I need you. Ev'ry hour I need you. My one defense, my righteousness; oh God, how I need you.
Verse 2
Where sin runs deep, your grace is more. Where grace is found is where you are. And where you are, Lord, I am free. Holiness is Christ in me.
Bridge
So teach my song to rise to you when temptation comes my way. And when I cannot stand, I'll fall on you. Jesus, you're my hope and stay. And when I cannot stand, I'll fall on you. Jesus, you're my hope and stay.
Lord, I come, I confess. Bowing here, I find my rest. And without you, I fall apart. You're the one that guides my heart.
Chorus
Lord, I need you, oh, I need you. Ev'ry hour I need you. My one defense, my righteousness; oh God, how I need you.
Verse 2
Where sin runs deep, your grace is more. Where grace is found is where you are. And where you are, Lord, I am free. Holiness is Christ in me.
Bridge
So teach my song to rise to you when temptation comes my way. And when I cannot stand, I'll fall on you. Jesus, you're my hope and stay. And when I cannot stand, I'll fall on you. Jesus, you're my hope and stay.
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Attribution & Copyright
Words & Music: Daniel Carson, Matt Maher, Christy Nockels, Jesse Reeves, Kristian Stanfill © 2011 sixsteps Music / Sweater Weather Music / Thankyou Music Ltd / Valley of Songs Music / worshiptogether.com Songs (Capitol CMG Publishing / www.capitolcmgpublishing.com)