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Lord I Need You

By Chris Tomlin

6,319 views Jun 14, 2026 updated Verified editorial review

Chris Tomlin's 'Lord I Need You' is a contemporary worship song expressing total dependence on God. The lyrics confess human weakness and the need for God's grace, righteousness, and guidance every hour. It acknowledges that without God, one falls apart, and that holiness comes from Christ living in the believer. The song also touches on finding rest in God's presence, the sufficiency of His grace where sin abounds, and relying on Jesus as hope and strength during temptation. It is a prayer of surrender and trust, emphasizing that God is our defense and righteousness.

Lyrics Verified by Editorial Team

Lord, I come, I confess

Bowing here I find my rest

Without You I fall apart

You're the One that guides my heart


Lord, I need You, oh, I need You

Every hour I need You

My one defense, my righteousness

Oh God, how I need You


Where sin runs deep Your grace is more

Where grace is found is where You are

Where You are, Lord, I am free

Holiness is Christ in me


Lord, I need You, oh, I need You

Every hour I need You

My one defense, my righteousness

Oh God, how I need You


So teach my song to rise to You

When temptation comes my way

When I cannot stand I'll fall on You

Jesus, You're my hope and stay


Lord, I need You, oh, I need You

Every hour I need You

My one defense, my righteousness

Oh God, how I need You


You're my one defense, my righteousness

Oh God, how I need You


My one defense, my righteousness

Oh God, how I need You

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