Abide with me fast falls the eventide
The darkness deep and Lord with me abide
When other helpers fail and comforts flee
Help of the helpless, oh, abide with me
Swift to its glows ebbs out lifes 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
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?
Through cloud and sunshine, oh, abide with me
I fear no foe with thee at hand to bless
Ills have to wait and tears no bitterness
Where is death's sting, where great thy victory?
I triumph still if thou abide with me
Hold thou thy cross before my closing eyes
Shine through the gloom and point me to the skies
As morning breaks and earth vain shadows flee
In life, in death, Oh Lord, abide with me
In life, in death, Oh Lord, abide with me (abide with me)