The Voice of Praise ‎#864

864. Tarry with me, O my Savior

1 Tarry with me, O my Saviour,
For the day is passing by;
See, the shades of evening gather,
And the night is drawing nigh.

2 Many friends were gathered round me
In the bright days of the past,
But the grave has closed above them,
And I linger here at last.

3 Deeper, deeper grow the shadows,
Paler now, the glowing west,
Swift the night of death advances,
Shall it be the night of rest?

4 Feeble, trembling, fainting, dying,
Lord, I cast myself on thee;
Tarry with me through the darkness,
While I sleep, still watch by me.

Text Information

• First Line: Tarry with me, O my Savior
• Author: Anon.
• Meter: 8s & 7s
• Publication Date: 1873
• Scripture:
  Luke 24:29
• Topic: Youth and Age; Christ's Presence in the Evening of Life

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