Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
"Abide with Me" is one of the most beloved hymns in the Christian tradition, offering profound comfort in times of trial and grief. Written by Henry Francis Lyte and set to the tune 'Eventide' by W.H. Monk, this acoustic piano and guitar version is designed to provide a peaceful and supportive atmosphere for funerals, evening prayer, or personal reflection.
🎹 Instrumental / Backing Track:
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📖 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. I need thy presence every passing hour.
What but thy grace can foil the tempter's power?
Who like thyself my guide and strength can be?
Through cloud and sunshine, O abide with me.
4. 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.
5. 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.
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"Abide with Me" is one of the most beloved hymns in the Christian tradition, offering profound comfort in times of trial and grief. Written by Henry Francis Lyte and set to the tune 'Eventide' by W.H. Monk, this acoustic piano and guitar version is designed to provide a peaceful and supportive atmosphere for funerals, evening prayer, or personal reflection.
🎹 Instrumental / Backing Track:
Access the professional piano and guitar accompaniment track for services here: youtu.be/011SMj3LkEs
📖 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. I need thy presence every passing hour.
What but thy grace can foil the tempter's power?
Who like thyself my guide and strength can be?
Through cloud and sunshine, O abide with me.
4. 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.
5. 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.
🙏 Usage: We are honoured to provide music for your most sacred moments. Please let us know in the comments where in the world you are using our resources - it is a great encouragement to us.
#AbideWithMe #FuneralHymns #ComfortHymns #TraditionalHymns #Eventide #EmmausMusic
