Abide with me fast falls the even tide
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 ev'ry passing hour
What but Thy grace can foil the tempter's pow'r?

Who like Thyself my guide and stay can be?
Thru cloud and sunshine, O abide with me!


Hold Thou Thy word before my closing eyes,
Shine thru 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!