I vow to thee, my country,
All earthly things above,
Entire and whole and perfect,
The service of my love:
The love that asks no question,
The love that stands the test,
That lays upon the altar,
The dearest and the best;
The love that never falters,
The love that pays the price,
The love that makes undaunted
The final sacrifice.
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!
Guide me, O Thou great Redeemer
Pilgrim through this barren land.
I am weak, but Thou art mighty
Hold me with thy powerful hand.
Bread of heaven, bread of heaven
Feed me now and evermore
Feed me now and evermore
Bread of heaven, bread of heaven
Feed me now and evermore
Feed me now and evermore
Hold Thou Thy cross
Before my closing eyes;
Shine through the gloom
And point me to the skies.
Heaven's morning breaks,
And earth's vain shadows flee;
In life, in death,
O Lord, abide with me.
In life, in death,
O Lord, abide with me.