"abide With Me!" -

The lyrics were written by Henry Francis Lyte , a Scottish Anglican minister, in 1847 .

"Abide with us: for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent". "Abide With Me!"

"Abide With Me" has transcended its religious roots to become a fixture in major international events: The lyrics were written by Henry Francis Lyte

"O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?". Cultural & Global Significance a Scottish Anglican minister

The hymn draws heavily from Biblical themes of divine presence during "the evening" of life: