Abide With Me

Text by Henry Francis Lyte

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About this hymn

Historical background

Henry Francis Lyte wrote the text in 1847; William Henry Monk composed Eventide in 1861, the tune now most closely associated with it.

Theology & Scripture

The hymn asks Christ to remain present through change, temptation, suffering, and death.

Lk 24:29 · Ps 63:6-8 · 73:23-26 · 1Cor 10:13

Musical background

Eventide is presented in the documented public-domain setting named by the source score. This edition contains four-part SATB harmony in Eb.

Sources & rights

Verified for United States on 2026-10-12. Public domain — source score marking

Words: Henry F. Lyte, 1847. Music: 'Eventide' William H. Monk, 1861. Setting: William H. Monk, 1861. copyright: public domain. This score is a part of the Open Hymnal Project, 2008 Revision.
Music source: Hymns Ancient and Modern, 1869 hymn 14. (ed. William H. Monk)