Diane Tuiofu Music
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Abide with Me
"Abide with Me" is a well-loved hymn of supplication. Its author, Henry Francis Lyle, was inspired to write its text while sitting with a dying friend. He would find consolation in his hymn when he himself suffered from a terminal illness. Jesus has given us these comforting words, "If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love" (John 15: 9-10). The Savior promises, "Yea, verily I say unto you, if ye will come unto me ye shall have eternal life. Behold, mine arm of mercy is extended towards you, and whosoever will come, him will I receive; and blessed are those who come unto me" (3 Nephi 9:14).
Award of Special Recognition
2017 LDS Church Music Submission Competition, Hymn Arrangement
Lyrics
Text: Henry Francis Lyte Music: William Henry Monk
Arranged by Diane Tuiofu
Verse one
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, oh, abide with me!
Verse two
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!
Verse three
I need thy presence ev'ry passing hour.
What but thy grace can foil the tempter's pow'r?
Who, like thyself, my guide and stay can be?
Thru cloud and sunshine, Lord, abide with me!
Verse four
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.
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