Abide With Me
Herbster Family Lyrics
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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.
What but Thy grace can foil the tempters powr
Who like Thyself my guide and stay can be
Through cloud and sunshine Lord abide with me
I fear no foe with Thee at hand to bless
Ills have no weight and tears no bitterness
Where is deaths sting
Where grave thy victory
I triumph still if Thou abide with me.
Abide with me
(abide with me)
Abide with me
The first verse of "Abide With Me" by Herbster Family is a prayer asking for God's presence in the midst of darkness and uncertainty. With the darkness deepening and other helpers and comforts failing, the singer turns to God as the only help for the helpless. The second verse speaks to the singer's need for God's presence every hour, recognizing that only through God's grace can the tempter's power be thwarted. The singer acknowledges that only God can be their guide and stay through both good times and bad.
The third verse is one of victory, as the singer declares they fear no foe with God by their side. No adversity or hardship can defeat them when God blesses and guides them. Even death has lost its sting and the grave has lost its victory because of the triumph that comes with God's presence. The refrain emphasizes the plea for God to abide, or remain, with the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
Abide with me
Stay with me, Lord
fast falls the eventide
The day is ending quickly
The darkness deepens
The night is approaching
Lord, with me abide
Lord, stay with me
When other helpers fail and comforts flee
When everyone else leaves me and I am left alone
Help of the helpless
You, Lord, are the only one who can help me in my helplessness
oh abide with me.
Please stay with me, Lord
I need Thy presence every passing hour
I need You with me all the time
What but Thy grace can foil the tempters powr
Only Your grace can protect me from temptation
Who like Thyself my guide and stay can be
No one can guide and protect me like You can
Through cloud and sunshine Lord abide with me
Stay with me through good times and bad, Lord
I fear no foe with Thee at hand to bless
I am not afraid of any enemy when You are with me
Ills have no weight and tears no bitterness
When You are with me, my troubles have no power and my tears have no bitterness
Where is deaths sting
Death has no power over me
Where grave thy victory
The grave has no victory over me
I triumph still if Thou abide with me.
I will still triumph if You stay with me, Lord
Abide with me
Stay with me, Lord
(abide with me)
Please stay with me, Lord
Abide with me
Stay with me, Lord
Contributed by Makayla O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.