27 | Soul Echoes#28 | 29 |
Text: | Abide with Me |
Author: | Henry F. Lyte |
Tune: | [Abide with me: fast falls the eventide] |
Composer: | William Henry Monk |
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?
Thro' cloud and sunshine, Lord, abide with me.
4. I fear no foe, with Thee at hand to bless;
Ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness;
Where is death's sting? Where grave, thy victory?
I triumph still, if Thou abide with me.
Text Information | |
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First Line: | Abide with me: fast falls the eventide |
Title: | Abide with Me |
Author: | Henry F. Lyte |
Meter: | 10.10.10.10 |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1909 |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | [Abide with me: fast falls the eventide] |
Composer: | William Henry Monk |