Couplet 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 abide with me

Couplet 2

Thou on my head
In early youth didst smile
And though rebellious
And perverse meanwhile
Thou hast not left me
Though I oft left Thee
On to the close Lord abide with me

Couplet 3

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
Abide with me

Couplet 4

I fear no foe
With Thee at hand to bless
Ills have no weight
Tears lose their bitterness
Where is thy sting death
Where grave thy victory
I triumph still abide with me

Couplet 5

Hold Thou Thy Cross
Before my closing eyes
Shine through the gloom
And point me to the skies
The morning breaks and
Earthly shadows flee
In life in death Lord abide with me
In life in death Lord abide with me