Author: Henry F. Lyte Hymnal: The New Church Hymnal #240 (1976) Topics: Funeral Hymns First Line: Abide with me: fast fall the even tide 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, 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 power? Who, like Thyself, my guide and strength 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:Heav'ns morning breaks, and earth's vain shadows flee; in life, in death, O Lord, abide with me. Languages: English Tune Title: EVENTIDE
Abide with Me