Laudes Domini ‎#219

219. Evening of the Day

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 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 strength can be?
Thro' cloud and sunshine, oh, abide with me!

Text Information

• First Line: Abide with me: fast falls the eventide
• Title: Evening of the Day
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1884
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Prayer Songs

Tune Information

• Name: EVENTIDE
• Meter: 10s
• Key: E Major
• Notes: Now Public Domain.