Abide With Me
The Mormon Tabernacle Choir;Richard P. Condie;Alexander Schreiner;The Philadelphia Brass Ensemble & Lyrics
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The darkness deepens. Lord, with me abide!
When other helpers fail and comforts flee,
Help of the helpless, oh, abide with me!
Swift to its close ebbs out life's little day.
Earth's joys grow dim; its glories pass away.
Heaven's morning breaks, and earth's vain shadows flee;
In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me.
The song "Abide With Me 'Tis Eventide" by The Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Richard P. Condie, Alexander Schreiner, and The Philadelphia Brass Ensemble is a plea for the Savior to stay with the singer through the night. The lyrics describe the end of the day and the onset of darkness, and the need for the Savior's presence to bring light and comfort. The singer welcomes the Savior into their heart and home, acknowledging that without Him, the darkness of the world would prevail. The chorus repeats the plea for the Savior to stay, emphasizing the urgency of the request.
The song evokes a sense of peacefulness and security, as the singer seeks refuge and companionship in the presence of the Savior. The lyrics also express gratitude for the Savior's presence during the day, which has inspired and uplifted the singer. The repeated refrain of "abide with me" emphasizes the importance of the Savior's constant presence in the singer's life, and the comfort and reassurance that brings.
Line by Line Meaning
Abide with me; 'tis eventide.
Please stay with me, Lord, as evening has arrived.
The day is past and gone;
The day is done.
The shadows of the evening fall;
The night is quickly approaching and darkness is upon us.
The night is coming on.
Night is here.
Within my heart a welcome guest,
I invite you into my heart, as a cherished visitor.
Within my home abide.
Please stay with me in my home.
O Savior, stay this night with me;
Please stay with me, dear Savior.
Behold, 'tis eventide.
Night has fallen.
Thy walk today with me
The time we spent together today.
Has made my heart within me burn,
My heart has been filled with passion and fervor.
As I communed with thee.
As I spent time with you.
Thy earnest words have filled my soul
Your sincere words have deeply touched my soul.
And kept me near thy side.
They have helped me stay close to you.
And lone will be the night
If I am left without you,
If I cannot commune with thee
If I am not able to connect and communicate with you,
Nor find in thee my light.
My source of guidance and hope.
The darkness of the world, I fear,
The negativity and despair in the world around us,
Would in my home abide.
Could easily affect and influence my home, if I am not with you.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: KATHERINE MARIA JENKINS, , TRADITIONAL, PHIL MARSHALL, TRADITIONAL
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