Lord I Need You – English Lyrics

• By: Matt Maher
• Album: All The People Said Amen

Lyrics & Translation

Discover how the contemporary Christian song “Lord, I Need You” by Matt Maher beautifully articulates our reliance on God. This song provides a great opportunity to learn the language of faith, exploring themes of grace, surrender, and the ever-present need for divine guidance in our lives. Its heartfelt message and simple yet powerful lyrics make it a meaningful worship experience.

[English]

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

My one defense, my righteousness

Oh God, how I need You

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
Lord /lɔːrd/ A1	noun - a person having great power and authority
confess /kənˈfes/ B2	verb - to admit that you have done something wrong
rest /rest/ A2	noun - a period of inactivity or relaxation verb - cease work or movement in order to relax, refresh oneself, or recover strength
fall /fɔːl/ A2	verb - to drop down without control
guide /ɡaɪd/ B1	verb - to show or direct someone how to reach a destination or achieve an aim
heart /hɑːrt/ A1	noun - the organ that pumps blood through the body
need /niːd/ A1	verb - require (something) because it is essential or very important
hour /ˈaʊər/ A1	noun - a period of 60 minutes
defense /dɪˈfens/ B2	noun - the action of defending someone or something
righteousness /ˈraɪtʃəsnəs/ C1	noun - the quality of being morally right or justifiable
sin /sɪn/ B1	noun - an immoral act considered a transgression against divine law
grace /ɡreɪs/ B2	noun - courteous goodwill
free /friː/ A1	adjective - not under the control or power of someone else
holiness /ˈhoʊlinəs/ C1	noun - the state of being holy or sacred
teach /tiːtʃ/ A2	verb - impart knowledge to or instruct (someone) as to how to do something
song /sɔːŋ/ A1	noun - a composition for voice or voices and instruments
temptation /tempˈteɪʃn/ B2	noun - the desire to do something, especially something wrong or unwise
hope /hoʊp/ A2	noun - a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen