Laudes Domini ‎#79

79. 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 stay 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
• Author: Henry F. Lyte
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: Close of Service; Abide with Me; Close of Worship; Evening

Tune Information

• Name: EVENTIDE
• Composer: W. H. Monk
• Meter: 10s
• Key: E Major