Abide With Me
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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
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 terrors, 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, and thus bide with me
I need Thy presence every 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
Words by Henry Francis Lyte 1793-1847
Music by Paul Harvey
This arrangement © Paul Harvey 2008
Read about the origin and writer of the original here.
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Hi Paul - I ejoyed this very much. First thing that took me was the quality of sound. But, I really love the arrangment. Peace, Jim
Paul, That was lovely brother. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Paul, what a gift! Thanks for sharing this … I love the pure essence of this song and your delivery of it. Refreshing, clear, compelling, well-delivered, & spiritually captivating … didn’t just cause me to think about God, now I’m looking at Him.
Thanks, and God Bless you and your family.
Paul - total rubbish! You’re wasting your time…………………….OK OK, I loved it really!
Hey paul, It was great meeting you at the wedding. I really liked your version of this hymn, it has a sweet sound to it. Would you mind sending me the chords to this song if you have them written out? My email is tdifato@gmail.com. Keep writing and praising the Lord.
Thanks
God Bless
Tim