Rust College A Cappella Choir


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Rust College A Cappella Choir

Rust College A Cappella Choir

"Abide with Me" was written by Henry F. Lyte shortly before his own passing away. It has become one of the favorite hymns for Christians during times of despair and deep distress.

The text was taken from the account of Christ's appearance with the two disciples on the way to Emmaus and their statement found in Luke 24: 29 of the Bible: "But they urged him strongly: "Stay with us for it is nearly evening; the day is almost over. So he went in to stay with them."

Henry F. Lyte - Hymnwriter and Author

It has been said that only the person who can face the prospect of death realistically is one able to live this life with purpose and confidence. Such was the conviction of Henry F. Lyte, an English pastor who wrote this hymn.