The Gospel Awakening ‎#125

125. Abide With Me

1. Abide with me! Fast falls the eventide,
The darkness deepens--Lord, with me abide.
When other helpers fail, and comforts flee,
O Thou who changest not, abide with me!

2. Swift to its close ebbs out life's little day,
Earth's joys grow dim, its glories pass away;
Change and decay in all around I see;
O Thou who changest not, abide with me!

3. I need Thy presence every passing hour;
What but Thy grace can foil the tempter power!
Who, like Thyself, my Guide and Stay can be?
Through cloud and sunshine, Lord abide with me!

4. I fear no foe, with Thee at hand to bless;
Ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness;
Where is death's sting? where, grave, thy victory!
I triumph still if Thou abide with me

Text Information

• First Line: Abide with me! Fast falls the eventide
• Title: Abide With Me
• Author: H. F. Lyte
• Publication Date: 1888

Tune Information

• Name: [Abide with me! Fast falls the eventide]
• Composer: F. A. Blackmer
• Key: D♭ Major