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Abide with me

By Fountainview Academy

1,280 views Jul 17, 2026 updated Verified editorial review

Fountainview Academy performs the classic hymn "Abide with Me," a prayer for God's presence through life's trials and the approach of death. The lyrics, written by Henry Francis Lyte, express dependence on God when human help fails and earthly joys fade. The song acknowledges life's brevity and the reality of change and decay, but finds confidence in God's unchanging nature. It asks for grace to resist temptation and declares victory over fear, suffering, and death through God's abiding presence. The hymn is often sung at funerals and times of need, offering comfort and hope in God's faithfulness.

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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, oh, 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

I need Thy presence every passing hour;
What but Thy grace can foil the tempter?s pow?r?
Who, like Thyself, my guide and stay can be?
I triumph still, if Thou abide with me

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.

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