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Annie Hawks: The Woman Behind “I Need Thee Every Hour”
Discover the remarkable story of Annie Sherwood Hawks, the Christian wife, mother, poet, and hymnwriter who gave the church the beloved hymn “I Need Thee Every Hour.”Born in 1835 in Hoosick, New York, Annie Hawks developed a love for reading and writing at an early age. Her first poem was published when she was only fourteen, and she continued writing throughout her life.After marrying Charles Hial Hawks and moving to Brooklyn, Annie became a member of Hanson Place Baptist Church. There she came under the influence of her pastor, Dr. Robert Lowry, the Baptist pastor, hymnwriter, and composer…
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