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 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 tempter's 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 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
Heaven's morning breaks' and earth's vain shadows flee;
In life' in death' O Lord' abide with me
