Abide With Me
Heather Floyd Lyrics


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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.

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.





Through cloud and sunshine, Lord, abide with me.

Overall Meaning

Heather Floyd's song "Abide With Me" is a beautiful hymn that speaks of a strong desire for God's presence and comfort, especially in times of trouble and uncertainty. The beginning lyrics of the song start with "Abide with me; fast falls the eventide; the darkness deepens; Lord, with me abide." These words suggest that the singer is calling out to God to be with them during the evening hours, as they feel a sense of darkness deepening. They recognize that other helpers and comforts have failed, but they believe that God can be their help in their time of need.


In the next part of the song, the lyrics "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" speak to the transient nature of life on this earth. The singer acknowledges that everything around them is transient and prone to change and decay. Nonetheless, they find solace in the fact that God is not like these things and will always be a constant help and comfort to them.


The final part of the song shows that the singer wants to feel God's presence no matter what life throws at them: "Through cloud and sunshine, Lord, abide with me." The singer recognizes that life can have both good and bad times, but their hope is that God will be present with them through it all.


Overall, Heather Floyd's song "Abide With Me" is a moving hymn that speaks to the human need for a constant and dependable source of strength and comfort in times of trouble.


Line by Line Meaning

Abide with me; fast falls the eventide;
Stay with me, as the day comes to an end;


the darkness deepens; Lord, with me abide.
As the darkness grows stronger, be with me, Lord.


When other helpers fail and comforts flee,
When other helpers and comforts abandon me,


Help of the helpless, abide with me.
You, who provide help to the helpless, stay with me.


Swift to its close ebbs out life's little day;
The fleeting nature of life draws quickly to a close;


Earth's joys grow dim; its glories pass away;
The pleasures of life become less enjoyable; its greatness fades.


Change and decay in all around I see;
Everything is changing and deteriorating around me,


O thou who changest not, abide with me.
You, who do not change, stay with me.


Through cloud and sunshine, Lord, abide with me.
Through times of joy and sadness, stay with me, Lord.




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Comments from YouTube:

vancurtx

An absolutely enchanting version of this 'singing prayer'. The most beautiful I've ever heard!

Gareth Askew

I love this performance of this hymn

vancurtx

Absolutely hauntingly beautiful rendition of this simplest of prayers.
Perfect.

Soo Zin

Beautiful rendition. Is this Heather Floyd (now Payne), formerly of Point of Grace?

bongso1

Soo Zin yes ita heather floyd but i dont know if formerly of point of grace

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