Journeysongs (3rd ed.) ‎#856

856. 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 I need your presence ev'ry passing hour:
What but your grace can foil the tempter's pow'r?
Who like yourself my guide and stay can be?
Through cloud and sunshine, Lord, abide with me!

3 I fear no foe with you at hand to bless;
Ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness.
Where is death's sting? Where, grave, your victory?
I triumph still, if you abide with me!

4 Hold then your cross before my closing eyes:
Shine through the gloom and point me to the skies!
Heav'n's morning breaks and earth's vain shadows flee;
In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me!

Text Information

• First Line: Abide with me! fast falls the eventide
• Title: Abide with Me
• Author: Henry F. Lyte, 1793-1847 (alt.)
• Meter: 10 10 10 10
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2012
• Scripture:
  Luke 24:29
  ;
  Psalm 10:14
  ;
  Psalm 139:11-12
  ;
  Song of Solomon 2:17
  ;
  Song of Solomon 4:6
  ;
  1 Corinthians 15:55
  ;
  James 1:17
• Topic: Courage; Cross; Darkness; Death/Dying; Eternal Life/Heaven; Evening; Hope; Petition/Prayer; Resurrection; Retreats
• Source: Remains, 1850, alt.

Tune Information

• Name: EVENTIDE
• Composer: William H. Monk, 1823-1889
• Meter: 10 10 10 10
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Hymns Ancient and Modern, 1861