Celtic Worship present a powerful rendition of the hymn ‘I Need Thee Every Hour’, drawing from the depth and simplicity that have carried the song across generations. Written by Annie Sherwood Hawks with music by Robert Lowry, the hymn’s prayerful language finds fresh expression through Celtic Worship’s sound, while remaining rooted in its original devotional heart.
Celtic Worship are an authentic expression of sung worship, deeply rooted in the sound and traditions of Scottish music. As a collective of contemporary musicians, they share a desire to use their skills and giftings to praise God and make known Jesus Christ. Exploring psalms, hymns, and new songs, their distinctive pipes- and fiddle-led sound communicates both the range and depth of the Gospel, allowing hymns such as ‘I Need Thee Every Hour’ to sit naturally within a modern worship setting.
In bringing ‘I Need Thee Every Hour’ into a contemporary worship setting without losing its reverence, this rendition shows how the hymn continues to speak clearly today. Its simple prayer of dependence remains as meaningful now as when it was first written.
To fully appreciate the setting and atmosphere of this expression, the rendition can be watched on YouTube.
