I have thee every hour,
Most gracious Lord,
That tender voice of thine
Doth peace afford.
I have thee every hour,
Thou stay'st near by;
Temptations lose their power
Since thou art nigh.
I have thee every hour,
In joy and pain;
With me thou dost abide,
And life is gain.
I have thee every hour,
Teach me thy will;
All thy rich promises
Thou dost fulfill.
I have thee every hour,
Most Holy One,
And I am thine indeed,
Thou blessed Son.
--Annie S. Hawks, altered by J. M.