Book of Worship (Rev. ed.) ‎#532

532. Abide with me; fast falls the even-tide

1 Abide with me; fast falls the even-tide;
The darkness deepens: Lord, with me abide!
When other helpers fail, and comforts flee,
Help of the helpless, oh, abide with me!

2 Not a brief glance I beg, a passing word,
But as Thou dwell'st with thy disciples, Lord,
Familiar, condescending, patient, free,
Come, not to sojourn, but abide with me.

3 I need Thy presence every passing hour;
What but Thy grace can foil the tempter's power?
Who like Thyself my guide and stay can be?
Through cloud and sunshine, oh, abide with me.

4 Hold Thou Thy Cross before my closing eyes,
Shine, through the gloom, and point me to the skies:
Heaven's morning breaks, and earth's vain shadows flee;
In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me!

Text Information

• First Line: Abide with me; fast falls the even-tide
• Meter: 10s.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1870
• Topic: Abiding of Christ with Believers; Christ: abiding with us; Evening Hymns: in general; Worship: Family
• Notes: Author from index: H. F. Lyte

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