Reformed Press Hymnal ‎#47

47. 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 ev'ry passing hour:
What but Thy grace can foil the tempter's pow'r?
Who like Thyself my guide and stay can be?
Through cloud and sunshine, O abide with me!

4 Hold thou thy cross before my closing eyes,
Shine thro' 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: H. F. Lyte
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1934

Tune Information

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