The Hymnal for Worship and Celebration ‎#419

419. 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,
Help of the helpless, oh, 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 ev'ry passing hour.
What but Thy grace can foil the tempter's pow'r?
Who, like Thyself, my guide and stay can be?
Thro' clouds and sunshine, oh, 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!

5 Hold Thou Thy cross before my closing eyes;
Shine thro' the gloom and point me to the skies.
Heav'n's morning breaks, and earth's vain shadows flee!
In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me!

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Abide with me! Fast falls the eventide
• Title: Abide with Me
• Author: Henry F. Lyte
• Meter: 10.10.10.10
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: Comfort and Encouragement; Evening hymns; Fellowship with God; Funeral Hymns

Tune Information

• Name: EVENTIDE
• Composer: William H. Monk
• Meter: 10.10.10.10
• Key: E♭ Major