WE NEED YOU, HOW WE NEED YOU,
We need You every hour;
To see You in Your glory,to know Your Spirit’s power.
There’s healing in Your presence,
There’s mercy where You are.
So meet us, won’t You meet us, living God.
No other God but You, no other God but You,
No other God can satisfy.
You are our great reward, it’s You we’re longing for.
No other God but You, most high.
Each trial and each temptation, each enemy we fear
Retreats in resignation
When the living God is near.
So we kneel again before You, O keeper of our hearts
And we ask for Your deliverance, living God.
One day we’ll stand before You,
When all our sufferings cease,
And faced with all Your glory,
We’ll meet the Prince of peace.
But Jesus, in that moment, when every trial has passed,
We will need You, still we’ll need You, living God.
We are leaning on Your everlasting arms.
Lord, we know You’ll see us through.
Great redeemer, be the song within our hearts.
We’ll have no other God but You.
Brentonne Brown (Inspired by ‘I need theee every hour’ by Annie Hawkes, 1872)
Song Meaning
“We Need You How We Need You” develops the Holy Spirit’s renewing presence, power, and work among God’s people. Its opening image—“WE NEED YOU, HOW WE NEED YOU, We need You every hour; To see”—sets the direction, while the repeated lines turn the message into a personal and congregational response.
Biblical Message
The song connects closely with Acts 1:8 and Ezekiel 37:5–6. These passages anchor its main theme in Scripture and show how God’s action invites faith, worship, obedience, and hope.
Reflection
This song is especially useful for Pentecost, revival prayer, or ministry for renewal. Consider which line most clearly names your present need, then let that line become a simple prayer and an encouragement shared with the church.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is “We Need You How We Need You” about?
It focuses on the Holy Spirit’s renewing presence, power, and work among God’s people.
Which Bible passages connect with this song?
Acts 1:8 and Ezekiel 37:5–6 offer clear biblical connections to its central message.
How can this song be used in worship?
It can support Pentecost, revival prayer, or ministry for renewal, followed by Scripture, prayer, or quiet reflection.