Calvary Songs ‎#114b

114b. Eventide

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 parting 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?
Thro' cloud and sunshine, oh, abide with me!

Text Information

• First Line: Abide with me! Fast falls the eventide
• Title: Eventide
• Author: Rev. Henry F. Lyte
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1875

Tune Information

• Name: [Abide with me! Fast falls the eventide]
• Composer: W. H. Monk