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Lord I Need You
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Jul 31, 2026 updated
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Christy Nockels and Chris Tomlin lead this passionate worship song from Passion 2011, expressing total dependence on God. The lyrics confess human weakness and the need for Christ's guidance and strength every hour. It acknowledges that God's grace covers sin and brings freedom, and that holiness comes from Christ living in the believer. The song also asks for help to praise God even in temptation, and declares Jesus as hope and stay. It is a heartfelt prayer of surrender and reliance on God's righteousness.
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Lord, I come, and 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
Yes, every hour I need You
My one defense, my righteousness
Oh God, how I need You
Oh how I need You, Lord
Everyday
Where sin runs deep Your grace is more
And where grace is found is where You are
And where You are, Lord, I am free
And holiness is Christ in me
And Lord, I need You, oh, I need You
Yes, every hour I need You
My one defense, my righteousness
And oh God, how I need You
So teach my song to rise to You
When temptation comes my way
And when I cannot stand I'll fall on You
Cause Jesus, You're my hope and stay
Yeah, teach my song to rise to You, Jesus
When temptation comes my way
And when I cannot stand I'll fall on You
Cause Jesus, You're my hope and stay
Yes, You're my hope and stay
Lord, I need You, oh, I need You
Cause every hour I need You
My one defense, my righteousness
And oh God, how I need You
Oh, how I need You, Lord
Lord, I need You, oh, I need You
I need You Lord
Every hour I need You
My one defense, my righteousness
You're My one defense, my righteousness
Yes, You're my one defense, my righteousness
And, Oh God, how I need You
Yes, I need you everyday, everyday, everyday
You're my one defense, my righteousness
And oh God, how I need You