One in Faith ‎#771

771. 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, O abide with me.

2 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, Lord, abide with me.

3 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.

4 Hold thou thy cross before my closing eyes;
Shine through 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.

Text Information

• First Line: Abide with me: fast falls the eventide
• Title: Abide with Me
• Author: Henry F. Lyte, 1793-1847
• Meter: 10 10 10 10
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2015
• Topic: Consolation

Tune Information

• Name: EVENTIDE
• Composer: William H. Monk, 1823-1889
• Meter: 10 10 10 10
• Key: E♭ Major