Abide with me; fast falls the eventide;
\nThe darkness deepens; Lord with me abide.
\nWhen other helpers fail and comforts flee,
\nHelp of the helpless, O abide with me.<\/p>\n
Swift to its close ebbs out life’s little day;
\nEarth’s joys grow dim; its glories pass away;
\nChange and decay in all around I see;
\nO Thou who changest not, abide with me.<\/p>\n
I need Thy presence every passing hour.
\nWhat but Thy grace can foil the tempter’s power?
\nWho, like Thyself, my guide and stay can be?
\nThrough cloud and sunshine, Lord, abide with me.<\/p>\n
I fear no foe, with Thee at hand to bless;
\nIlls have no weight, and tears no bitterness.
\nWhere is death’s sting? Where, grave, thy victory?
\nI triumph still, if Thou abide with me.<\/p>\n
Hold Thou Thy cross before my closing eyes;
\nShine through the gloom and point me to the skies.
\nHeaven’s morning breaks, and earth’s vain shadows flee;
\nIn life, in death, O Lord, abide with me.
\n–LBW 272<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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. Swift to its close ebbs out life’s little day; Earth’s joys … Continue reading