Lyrics to the hymn, Abide With Me
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Today, we are looking at the lyrics to the hymn, Abide With Me; it was written in 1847 by Henry F. Lyte, and it is beautiful.
If you don't know how the tune goes, I'll leave some links down below; now, on with the show!
Verse 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.
Verse 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-
Oh Thou who changest not, abide with me.
Verse 3
I need Thy presence every passing hour;
What but Thy grace can foil the tempter's pow'r?
Who, like Thyself, my guide and stay can be?
Through cloud and sunshine, Lord, abide with me.
Verse 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.
Verse 5
Hold Thou Thy cross before my closing eyes;
Shine through the gloom and point me to the skies;
Heav'n's morning breaks, and Earth's vain shadows flee;
In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me.
Oh my goodness, that is so pretty.
I honestly didn't care that much for the song, but I wasn't listening to the words; they have so much power in them. They are beautiful.
Mr. Lyte did a great job.
Thank you to Cosette Jones for the recommendation; I'll leave a link to her channel down below.
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-Mother of Gooses
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