'tis eventide

if i had to name a hymn that has played an integral part in my life, it would be this one. it is very interesting how many times this song has come to my mind or filled my ears at such important moments in my life. it was no different today, as i drove home from my dear, dear friend's home this afternoon, it entered my mind after the conversation we shared. it was beyond fitting for the days, but especially those quiet nights that are facing them as they deal with a dear loss in their hearts. i hope these words will bring them peace, even if but a little, as it has done for me in my life.

abide with me; ’tis eventide.

the day is past and gone;

the shadows of the evening fall;

the night is coming on.

within my heart a welcome guest,

within my home abide.

o savior, stay this night with me;

behold, ’tis eventide.

o savior, stay this night with me;

behold, ’tis eventide.

abide with me; ’tis eventide.

thy walk today with me

has made my heart within me burn,

as i communed with thee.

thy earnest words have filled my soul

and kept me near thy side.

o savior, stay this night with me;

behold, ’tis eventide.

o savior, stay this night with me;

behold, ’tis eventide.

abide with me; ’tis eventide,

and lone will be the night

if i cannot commune with thee

nor find in thee my light.

the darkness of the world, i fear,

would in my home abide.

o savior, stay this night with me;

behold, ’tis eventide.

o savior, stay this night with me;

behold, ’tis eventide.