Abide With Me Lyrics

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, Lord, abide with me

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

Come not in terror, as the King of kings

But kind and good, with healing in Thy wings

Tears for all woes, a heart for every plea

Come, Friend of sinners, thus abide with me

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

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