<P> Annie Sherwood Hawks ( May 28 , 1836 - January 3 , 1918 ) was an American poet and gospel hymnist who wrote a number of hymns with her pastor , Robert Lowry . She contributed to several popular Sunday School hymnbooks , and wrote the lyrics to a number of well - known hymns including : `` I Need Thee Every Hour '' ; `` Thine , Most Gracious Lord '' ; `` Why Weepest Thou ? Who Seekest Thou ? '' ; `` Full and Free Salvation '' and `` My Soul Is Anchored '' . </P>
<P> Annie Sherwood Hawks ( May 28 , 1836 - January 3 , 1918 ) was an American poet and gospel hymnist who wrote a number of hymns with her pastor , Robert Lowry . She contributed to several popular Sunday School hymnbooks , and wrote the lyrics to a number of well - known hymns including : `` I Need Thee Every Hour '' ; `` Thine , Most Gracious Lord '' ; `` Why Weepest Thou ? Who Seekest Thou ? '' ; `` Full and Free Salvation '' and `` My Soul Is Anchored '' . </P>
who wrote the hymn i need thee every hour
who wrote the hymn i need thee every hour
Annie Sherwood Hawks
Annie Sherwood Hawks