Ashers Masempela โ Kkala Ambebo (LH 29)
Local Hymn No. 29 arranged.
The Lyrics are shown below.
Verse 1
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 2
Swift to its close ebbs out lifeโs little day;
Earthโs joys grow dim, its glories pass away;
Change and decay in all around I see;
O Thou who changest not, abide with me.
Verse 3
Come not in terrors, as the King of kings;
But kind and good, with healing in Thy wings:
Tears for all woes, a heart for every plea;
Come, Friend of sinners, thus abide with me.
Verse 4
I need Thy presence every passing hour:
What but Thy grace can foil the tempterโs power?
Who like Thyself my guide and stay can be?
Through cloud and sunshine, oh, abide with me.