Abide with Me

 

 Abide with me my Savior,

When clouds Thy dear face hide;

When shadows seem to lengthen,

Oh be Thou by my side.

 

Abide with me my Savior

And give me sweet repose;

In Thee my soul has blossomed,

From bud to full-blown rose!

 

Abide with me dear Savior,

And keep my hand in Thine;

That I be in Thee nurtured

As branch attached to vine!

 

Abide with me my Savior,

And let me never fear;

What life may hold tomorrow

As long as Thou art near!

 

Abide with me my Savior,

That darkling clouds depart;

My strengthening, sturdy fortress,

To be Thy loving heart!

 

~ Sancie Earman King

 

O Lord,

my rock,

my fortress,

my deliverer...

2 Sam. 22:2