Advent Hymnals

050. ABIDE WITH ME

Church Hymnal 1941,


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!
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    Title Abide With Me
    Key E♭ Major
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    First Line Abide with me; fast falls the eventide
    Author Henry F. Lyte
    Year 1941
    Composer William H. Monk
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    Tune EVENTIDE
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    Chorus
    Chorus Type
    Subjects Worship: Evening Hymns
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