Lyrics to the hymn, Abide With Me

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Introduction

 Hello, and welcome to the Mother of Gooses blog, where I write about hymns, instruments, recipes, and animals; I hope that I can answer any questions that you might have.

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The Subject At Hand

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!

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The Lyrics

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.

Abide with me; fast falls the eventide


Afterwards

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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Goodbye, and God bless.


                               -Mother of Gooses

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Links To Outside Sources

Kaleb Brasee:

Channel:

https://youtube.com/@kbrasee?si=9zoLWU1IPG0nToz

Video:

https://youtu.be/iOxYUN_JNW8?si=X-cgeQD41sTSK6a2

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Olive Tree Hymns:

Channel:

https://youtube.com/@olivetreehymns?si=ZgFBc1zdb4lHY495

Video:

https://youtu.be/iGrEM4dJ6H8?si=cEJx2Ojtj9TB79nH

Cosette Jones


Cosette Jones:

Channel:

https://youtube.com/@cosettejonesmusic?si=W0h1KJ2uxEB5AgcY


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