Text:Evening of the Day
Author:Henry F. Lyte
Tune:EVENTIDE
Composer:W. H. Monk

135. 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: 1888
Scripture: ;
Topic: Abide with Me; Close of Service; Communion of Saints: With God
Tune Information
Name: EVENTIDE
Composer: W. H. Monk
Meter: 10s
Key: E Major



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