Lord I Need You
Welcome to Bethel’s Hymnal, a podcast where we take a few minutes each week to reflect on the songs our church sings and let God’s truth shape our lives. These are our songs—gifts for every generation to sing together in worship.
In this episode, we reflect on the song “Lord, I Need You”—a simple yet deeply honest prayer of dependence on God. This song reminds us that the Christian life is not lived in our own strength but in daily reliance on the grace of Christ. In our weakness, in our temptation, in our wandering, He alone is our righteousness and our defense. As we sing these words, may we be drawn into a posture of humble reliance, confessing our need and resting in the One who never leaves us and whose mercy is always more.
Lyrics:
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
And 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
And 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