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Poem
June 25, 1863
The Central Presbyterian
Richmond, Virginia
What is this article about?
A Christian hymn invoking God's constant presence amid life's fleeting joys, changes, temptations, fears, and death, culminating in triumphant faith and hope of heaven.
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POETRY.
Abide With Me.
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 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, oh, 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 and death, O Lord, abide with me!
Abide With Me.
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 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, oh, 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 and death, O Lord, abide with me!
What sub-type of article is it?
Hymn
What themes does it cover?
Religious Faith
Death Mourning
What keywords are associated?
Abide With Me
Hymn
Faith
Death
Lord
Grace
Victory
Poem Details
Title
Abide With Me.
Key Lines
Abide With Me! Fast Falls The Eventide;
O Thou Who Changest Not, Abide With Me.
Where Is Death's Sting? Where, Grave, Thy Victory?
In Life And Death, O Lord, Abide With Me!