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Abide with me
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Abide with me by Samuel Sebastian Wesley — Lyrics
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, O 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. 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.
4. 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.
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About Abide with me
Samuel Sebastian Wesley's Abide with me is a setting of the familiar hymn text, here arranged for SATB choir. The English lyrics express a profound plea for divine presence and comfort during times of trial and the fading of life. The text speaks of helplessness, the transience of earthly joys, and the desire for an enduring spiritual companionship. The composer's musical setting aims to convey the solemnity and deep faith inherent in these words, offering a devotional experience for choirs and congregations. This sacred piece is suitable for moments of reflection and spiritual solace.
