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 , O 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 power ? Who like thyself my guide and strength can be ? Through cloud and sunshine , O 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 .
Hold thou thy cross before my closing eyes . Shine through the gloom and point me to the skies . Heaven ' s morning breaks and earth ' s vain shadows flee ; in life , in death , O Lord , abide with me .
Family Tribute
Marjorie ’ s son Matthew Marjorie ’ s Grandchildren Chaplain Martin Howell