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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 hymn appears as number 46 in the Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal and number 165 of the hymnbook of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.. It has also been published in the 1978 Hymns of Praise edited by Reuel Lemmons; the 1971 Songs of the Church and the 1990 Songs of the Church 21st Century Edition both edited by Alton H. Howard; both the 1978 and 1983 Church Gospel Songs and ...
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 ...
Of these hymns, "Abide with Me" is the best known. [37] According to the traditional story given in the Remains, Lyte wrote it a few hours after conducting the final service at his church, which was probably 5 September 1847. [38] More likely the hymn was actually written in July or August of that year. [39]
Abide with Me; All Creatures of Our God and King; All for Jesus, All for Jesus; All Glory, Laud and Honour; All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name; All My Hope on God is Founded; All Things Bright and Beautiful; Alleluia! Sing to Jesus; And did those feet in ancient time; Angel Voices, Ever Singing; As with Gladness Men of Old; At the Name of Jesus
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]
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
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.