The darkness deepens, Lord, with me abide
When other helpers fail, and comforts flee
help of the helpless, oh, abide with me
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, oh, abide with me
Swift to it's close ebbs out life's little day
Earth's joys grow dim, it's glories pass away
Change and decay in all around I see.
O Thou who changest not, abide with me
Not a brief glance I beg, a passing word
But as Thou dwell'st with thy disciples Lord
Familiar, condescending, patient, free
Come not to sojourn, but abide with me
Come not in terror, as the King of kings
But kind and good, with healing in thy wings
Tears for all woes, a heart for every plea
Come, Friend of sinners, thus abide with me
Thou on my head in every youth didst smile
And though rebellious and perverse meanwhile
Thou hast not left me, oft as I left Thee
On to the close, O Lord, abide with me
I fear no foe, with thee at hand to bless
I have no weight, and tears no bitterness
Where is death's sting
Where, grave, 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
Heav'n's morning breaks, and earth's vain shadows flee
In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me