This song is about a person who needs Christ every hour. On this episode we examine the lyrics of the song and discuss various scriptural passages. We discuss the theme of the Christian finding rest in Christ, being called holy because of Christ, and the active defense of the believer that Christ's intercession provides. There are also several "shout-outs" to older hymns in this song, which we also explore.
Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuvfMDhTyMA
Behind the Song interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjJ9WaYCmVk
Maher's old bio: https://web.archive.org/web/20090123092601/http://mattmahermusic.com/bio.php
Maher's new bio: https://www.mattmahermusic.com/about/
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
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
