Scripture Verse

Stay with us, for it is nearly evening; the day is almost over. Luke 24:29

Introduction

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Joshua Stegmann
1588–1632

Words: Jo­shua Steg­mann, Sus­pir­ia Tem­por­um (Rin­teln, Ger­ma­ny: 1628) (Ach bleib mit dein­er Gnade). Trans­lat­ed from Ger­man to Eng­lish in the Dals­ton Hospital Hymn Book, 1848.

Music: Vul­pi­us Mel­chi­or Vul­pius, Ein schön geist­lich Ge­sang­buch (Je­na, Ger­ma­ny: 1609) (🔊 pdf nwc).

If you know where to get a good pic­ture of Vul­pi­us (head & shoul­ders, at least 200×300 pix­els),

Lyrics

Abide with us, our Savior,
Nor let Thy mercy cease;
From Satan’s might defend us,
And grant our souls release.

Abide with us, our Savior,
Sustain us by Thy Word,
That we may, now and ever,
Find peace in Thee, O Lord.

Abide with us, our Savior,
Thou light of endless light;
Increase to us Thy blessings,
And save us by Thy might.