Advent Hymnals
655. ABIDE WITH ME
Christ in Song,
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.
Not a brief glance I ask, nor passing word,
But as thou dwell'st with thy disciples, Lord,
Familiar, condescending, patient, free,
Come, not to sojourn, but abide with me!
4.
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!
5.
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.
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Title |
Abide With Me |
Key |
E♭ Major |
Titles |
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First Line |
Abide with me! Fast falls the eventide |
Author |
Henry F. Lyte |
Year |
1908 |
Composer |
Wm. H. Monk |
Hymnal |
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Tune |
EVENTIDE |
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Chorus |
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Chorus Type |
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Subjects |
Christ: Christ With Us |
Texts |
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Last updated on 2nd Jul 2021 by Brian Onang'o