Author: Henry F. Lyte Hymnal: Book of Worship with Hymns and Tunes #16 (1899) Lyrics: 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, oh, abide with me!
2 Not a brief glance I beg, a passing word,
But as Thou dwell'st with Thy disciples, Lord,
Familiar, condescending, patient, free,
Come, not to sojourn,but 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, oh, abide with me.
4 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. Topics: Abiding of Christ with Believers; Christ Presence of; Evening; God Presence of Languages: English Tune Title: EVENTIDE
Abide with me; fast falls the eventide