Yes, Lord! ‎#374

374. 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 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 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, O 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 thru the gloom and point me to the skies;
Heaven'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
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1982
• Topic: Peace

Tune Information

• Name: [Abide with me— fast falls the eventide]
• Composer: William H. Monk
• Key: E♭ Major