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.
Swift to its close; ebbs out lifes little day;
Earths joys grow dim; its glories pass away;
Change and decay; in all around I see
O Thou who changest not; abide with me.
I need Thy presence; every passing hour
What but Thy grace; can foil the tempters power
Who, like Thyself; my guide and stay can be
Through cloud and sunshine Lord; abide with me.
I fear no foe; with Thee at hand to bless;
Ills have no weight; and tears no bitterness;
Where is deaths 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;
Heavens morning breaks; and earths vain shadows flee;
In life, in death; O Lord, abide with me.