1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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, thus abide with me.
4. 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.
5. 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.