45 ABIDE with me : fast falls the eventide; abide: When other helpers fail, and comforts flee, Help of the helpless, oh, abide with me! 2 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. 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, Lord, abide with me. 4 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. 5 Hold Thou Thy cross before my closing eyes; Shine through the gloom, and point me to the skies; Heav'n's morning breaks, and earth's vai shadows flee: In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me! H. F. Lyte. 46 FATHER Almighty, darkness now is deep · ’ning, And we commend us to Thy gracious keep ing; Oh, may Thine angels guards us in our sleep ing; 2 Blessed Lord Jesus, Thou whose side is riven, Thou by whose wounds our sins are all for given : Draw us to Thee, to Thy dear self in heaven, From every sin release! 3 O Holy Spirit, Christ the Son explaining, Who with the Father and the Son art reign ing, And for us all eternal life art gaining : Direct us by Thy light! 4 Father, and Son, and Holy Spirit, blending All Three in One in ages without ending: S. O. Sigmond. 47 NOW the day is over, Night is drawing nigh; Shadows of the evening Steal across the sky. Jesus, give the weary Calm and sweet repose; With Thy tend'rest blessing May mine eyelids close. 2 Grant to little children Visions bright of Thee; On the deep blue sea. May Thine angels spread Watching round my bed. 3 When the morning wakens, Then may I arise In Thy holy eyes. Glory to the Son, Whilst all ages run. S. Baring-Gould. 48 O CHRIST who art the light and day, Thy beams chase night's dark shades away; The very Light of light Thou art, Who dost that blessed light impart. 2 All-holy Lord, to Thee we bend, Thy servants through this night defend, 3 Let not dull sleep the soul oppress, Nor secret foe the heart possess; And make us in Thy sight impure. The heart to Thee be still awake; To those who love and trust in Thee. Bid all the powers of darkness fly; Whom Thou hast purchased with Thy blood. 6 Remember us, dear Lord, we pray, Whilst burdened in the flesh we stay; R. F. Littledale, Tr. Anon. AN ND whither wilt Thou, Pilgrim dear? The day's far spent, and night is near : Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah! 2 To my entreaty pray attend; I do desire Thee, dearest Friend; Hallelujah, Hallelujah, 3 The day is done; the shadows fall, And darkness spreads its mighty pall: Hallelujah, Hallelujah, 4 Enlight me, Lord, to find the way That leads to heav'n and endless day; Hallelujah, Hallelujah, 5 'Mid death's dread dangers succor me That mine a peaceful death may be: Hallelujah, Hallelujah, J. Scheffler. 50 THE The day to night doth yield; Broods over house and field. 2 To wearied eyelids gently The night brings sweetest sleep, And in each little chamber God's angel watch doth keep. |