40 I Need Thee Every Hour Authors—Annie S. Hawks, 1835–1918 Chorus—Robert Lowry, 1826–1899 Composer—Robert Lowry, 1826–1899 Scripture Reference—John 15:5 In the day of my trouble I will call upon Thee; for Thou wilt answer me. Psalm 86:7 This deeply, personal hymn was written out of the daily experiences of a busy housewife and mother, Annie Hawks, in the year 1872. Annie Sherwood Hawks was born in Hoosick, New York, on May 28, 1835. At a very early age, she displayed a gift for writing verse and