Abide with Me

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, O abide with me!

2.

I need your presence ev'ry passing hour:

What but your grace can foil the tempter's pow'r?

Who like yourself my guide and strength can be?

Through cloud and sunshine, Lord, abide with me!

3.

I fear no foe with you at hand to bless;

Ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness.

Where is death's sting? Where, grave, your victory?

I triumph still, if you abide with me!

4.

Hold then your cross before my closing eyes;

Shine through the gloom and point me to the skies!

Heav'ns morning breaks and earth's vain shadows flee;

In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me!