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"Abide with Me" is a Christian hymn by Scottish Anglican cleric Henry Francis Lyte (1793–1847). A prayer for God to stay with the speaker throughout life and in death, it was written by Lyte in 1847 as he was dying from tuberculosis .
The first song, "Abide With Me"—a hymn by W. H. Monk—is played only by the septet's horn section.The song "Ruby, My Dear" is performed only by Monk, Coleman Hawkins, Wilbur Ware, and Art Blakey.
It uses a popular 1861 melody by William Henry Monk, [2] "Eventide", which is used for several hymns in English, notably the 1847 hymn "Abide with Me" by Henry Francis Lyte. The song has three stanzas of four lines each, from the position of one of the disciples. In the first stanza, the singer addresses the "Wandrer durch die Zeit" (wanderer ...
"Abide with Me" has been sung prior to kick-off at the FA Cup Final since 1927 when the association secretary substituted the hymn for the playing of "Alexander's Ragtime Band." [42] In Rugby league, the hymn has been sung before the Challenge Cup final since 1929, the first year the match was staged at Wembley Stadium. [43]
"Abide with Me, 'Tis Eventide" is a 19th-century American Christian hymn written by Martin Lowrie Hofford (lyrics) and Harrison Millard in 1870 (music). The lyrics and music to the hymn were heavily influenced by the American Civil War .
William Henry Monk (16 March 1823 – 1 March 1889 [1]) was an English organist, Anglican church musician, and music editor who composed popular hymn tunes, including "Eventide", used for the hymn "Abide with Me", and "All Things Bright and Beautiful". He also wrote music for church services and anthems. [1]
They released two singles, "Abide with Me", which reached number 36 in the UK Singles Chart [2] and "I've Got A Feeling", which came from their debut album, Sweet Inspiration. The album reached number 59 in the UK Album Chart.
Abide with Me is a Christian hymn composed by Henry Francis Lyte in 1847. Abide with Me may also refer to: Abide with Me, a 2006 novel by Elizabeth Strout; Abide with Me, a 1935 play by Clare Boothe Luce; A television drama based on A Child in the Forest by Winifred Foley