Abide with me fast falls the eventide-

1 Abide with me fast falls the eventidethe darkness deepens Lord with me abideWhen other helpers fail and comforts fleeHelp of the helpless O abide with me2 Swift to its close ebbs out life s little dayearth s joys grow dim its glories pass awayChange and decay in all around I seeO Lord who changes not abide with me3 I need your presence every passing hourWhat but your grace can foil the tempter s powerWho like yourself my guide and strength can beThrough cloud and sunshine O abide with me4 I fear no foe with you at hand to blessthough ills have weight and tears their bitternessWhere is death s sting Where grave your victoryI triumph still if you abide with me5 Hold now your Word before my closing eyesShine through the gloom and point me to the skiesHeaven s morning breaks and earth s vain shadows fleein life in death O Lord abide with me