Christian Hymns ‎#81

81. Tarry with Me, O My Savior

1 Tarry with me, O my Savior,
For the day is passing by;
See, the shades of ev'ning gather,
And the night is drawing nigh.

Chorus:
Tarry with me, blessed Savior;
Leave me not till morning light:
For I'm lonely here without Thee:
Tarry with me thro' the night.

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 the last. [Chorus]

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

4 Tarry with me, O my Savior;
Lay my head upon Thy breast
Till the morning; then awake me,
Morning of eternal rest. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Tarry with me, O my Savior
• Title: Tarry with Me, O My Savior
• Author: Mrs. C. S. Smith
• Refrain First Line: Tarry with me, blessed Savior
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1935

Tune Information

• Name: [Tarry with me, O my Savior]
• Composer: Knowles Shaw
• Key: E♭ Major