Voices of Praise ‎#9a

9a. Abide with me: fast falls the eventide

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 every passing hour;
What but Thy grace can foil the tempter's power?
Who like Thyself my guide and stay can be?
Through 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.

5 Hold Thou Thy Cross before my closing eyes;
Shine through the gloom, and point me to the skies;
Heaven's morning breaks, and earth's vain shadows flee;
In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Abide with me: fast falls the eventide
• Meter: 10s.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1883
• Topic: Evening; Festivals
• Notes: If preferred, the tune "Ellers" (No. 201) can be used for this hymn.

Tune Information

• Name: EVENTIDE
• Meter: 10s.
• Key: E♭ Major