The Shadows Lengthen

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The shadows lengthen, Lord, with me abide

Author: Walter A. Parkyn
Tune: VESPER (Parkyn)
Published in 2 hymnals

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The shadows lengthen,
Lord with me abide,
O Son of God,
Be Thou my Friend and Guide
Thro’ all the coming days,
Whate’er betide;
In the cleft Rock of Ages
Let me hide in peace,
perfect peace!

Source: Gospel Melodies and Evangelistic Hymns #237

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First Line:	The shadows lengthen, Lord, with me abide
Title:	The Shadows Lengthen
Author:	Walter A. Parkyn
Meter:	10.10.10.15
Language:	English
Publication Date:	1941
Copyright:	This text may still be under copyright because it was published in 1941.