"Abide With Me" | GENTRI Hymns

[@AnnPorterCourtTherapist]

History about this hymn - The hymn is a prayer for God to remain present with the speaker throughout life, through trials, and through death. Written by Scottish Anglican cleric Henry Francis Lyte, in 1847 as he was dying from tuberculosis.

[@davidgast3147]

When my mother passed away in January 2022 I was searching for some hymns to play at her funeral. I discovered the videos by Gentri and was uplifted by their performances. We played their versions of Abide With Me and Be Still My Soul at her service. Gentri's music has been a constant source of comfort since her passing. I was honored to tell them this story in person last October when I was fortunate to see them live here in Wisconsin. They were so gracious and compassionate. Their music helps me get through all my good and not so good days. Thank you.

[@cherylnabrotzky8941]

I struggle daily with chronic depression and this hymn gives me the strength to keep going. Thank you, and may we meet someday in Gods wonderful presence.

[@lancebroshar5818]

God loves you!

[@DaisyMay222]

Hang in there sister! I am currently in this severe place with you! This song is very comforting 🌸. When things look the darkest, the light seems to make its way to our hearts! This light always points to our Savior! Watch and wait... the sun/Son will return again!

[@reggiewaworuntu3880]

Same here

[@michaeldavies5092]

No more sugar until you recover. The gut and brain are linked. Depression just means "I pressed on" misspelled. I pray you be delivered from this spirit. Fast and pray!

[@derekpascal3749]

Bless you

[@mollycaseley-hayford4374]

As I hear this, my tears are streaming, but my Lord is ALWAYS by my side Love you Jesus, have mercy on me

[@opalbrandow2468]

I also struggle with depression, PTSD amongst my medical issues as well. The Lord has me in his hands. Because of Him I make it another day. Thank you Lord for dying for my sins. I'm eternally grateful. Amen, and God bless everyone!

[@shelteredsparrow2736]

I find this so spiritually moving that I felt led to share it with someone. Since then a regularly healthy 65 year old had a stroke. He is on hospice and the LORD will call him home. They are in waiting mode now with the funeral planned and family flying in. He just played this for the wife and children. It was just what they needed.

[@eugenedrees6163]

Our oldest son passed away of a massive heart attack in early July. He was 47 and was, we thought in good health so it was such a shock to us all. 4 days ago, we held his Memorial and this song was part if the service. What a blessing to have this hymn in our hearts. My prayer is that those dealing with the loss of a loved one will feel the Lord's comforting presence abiding with them.

[@alohachristine]

Eugene, I am so sorry for your loss. I am sending a prayer to our Father in Heaven that you may comfort in His eternal plan. May you feel the Savior's love encircle you and help you to find answers to your deepest questions, and a balm of healing to your hearts as you continue your journeys through mortality without his tangible presense.

[@carlajackson5152]

I’ve known this hymnal since I was 8 years old. I’m soon to walk through uncharted territory … again. In my most fearful time, I’m reminded of His promise. “And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever-” ‭‭John‬ ‭14:16‬ ‭

[@brianlarter2181]

Wish you well for your trip through uncharted territory ❤

[@markhollenbeck9965]

❤️✨❤️ 🌹 ••❥ I've been under spiritual, physical attacks all day and the Lord led me to this song "Abide With Me" ••❥ ♪ღ♪ ╬ Abba Father, I am weary and don’t know when this “race” will end in my life. I feel like I’ve been running forever, trying to outrun this trial. Help me to stop trying to outrun my pain but rather run with endurance the race you have set before me. I know that because of You I am ultimately a victor over the trials in my life. I know that nothing in this world can separate me from Your Steadfast Love. Please give me a measure of Your Love today; give me the strength to endure this trial. Thank you for Your Love for me that never ends! And thank you for the Crown of Joy that awaits me forever in Your Kingdom! in Yeshua Ha Mashiach's name I pray ╬ 👀👀 💕 amen

[@59Alaskan]

Amen 🥀

[@cb2762]

Lord we press in and run to you. We take on your yoke believing you will make are burdens light. In Jesus name we pray amen. God bless.

[@lilikdev8840]

Amen💖🙏

[@nathaliasimone_]

@@cb2762 Amen 😁👐🏾🙌🏾🙏🏾

[@nathaliasimone_]

Thank you Lord Jesus that Mark and all of us know to run to You from whence cometh our help. Help us to continually lean on You and enter into Your presence that’s always with us. Many times I know dear Lord you want us to be still with you doing nothing less but abiding in Your presence. Help us to do that and desire to do that everyday of our lives and be in prayer with you continually. Help us to know You care and You desire to hear from us daily and always. Thank You for what You have done in my life and what You are doing in my life even now , even if we cannot see it ! Thank you for being able to rejoice in You 😁🤗🥳! Bless Mark and whatever He’s going through . May he see Your working power and praise you in advance because we know that all you want for us is to “prosper and be in good health.”(3 John 1:2) and You promised to us that all things work together for good to them that love God and are called according to His purpose (Roman’s 8:28). Help us all to love you always even when it seems rough and walk in Your purpose that You made for our lives! Thank You for allowing us to stand on Your promises ! We will stand and Thank You that we are victorious and we are more than conquerors through You (Romans 8:37 ) ALL THESE THINGS WE ASK AND ALL THESE THINHS WE PRAY IN CONFIDENCE IN JESUS’S HEAVENLY MATCHLESS NAME AMEN 😁🙏🏾

[@taralanger9279]

It's a beautiful rendering of the melody to Henry Francis Lyte's text that he wrote while dying of tuberculosis.

[@priscillaharnage762]

Depressed,I lost most 😢,lonely,waiting for life eternal Thanks for signing

[@Lilybean58]

Absolutely beautiful. I lost my mom right after Christmas. She was a woman of very strong faith, and this makes me think of her every time I hear it. Thank you.

[@annenoack4127]

I feel like I have spent 40 years in the wilderness. This song helps me.

[@jdchbhu6121]

If the singing is any better than this in Heaven we will have to have our glorified bodies to be able to handle it. So beautiful it pulls the emotion through my chest. My heart couldn't take it any better.

[@elizabethcoffey166]

Y'all's singin is SO good and not so common these days! Don't change it. Keep singin these songs. Y'alls singin brings me to tears with it's beauty! Keep smiling y'all and keep doing these!

[@sweetangelsrebornbymarisol2939]

This song has brought me great comfort and peace as I am faced with stage IV cancer. Selah.

[@Shama51948]

Brought tears to my eyes. What sorrow. What strength. God bless.

[@robinsonkemmer2329]

THANKS TO GOD THAT GAVE US VOICES TO PRAISE HIM. PRAISE THE LORD

[@HopeEsleim1101]

This is one of my absolute favorite hymns, and this may be the best rendition of it I've ever heard, right up there with Audrey Assad's version. I am being baptized today. We are singing this as a special item at my church. I can't tell you how special it feels.

[@liahonagirl]

I'm not entirely sure how you GENTs do it . . . you've combined a sacred hymn, with a sweeping orchestral arrangement, and come out with something that is not only epically masterful, but reverent at the same time!

[@christopherpemhiwa8777]

Sooo well said Kate! Praise God and may He keep holding them up in working for His glory and producing more of such sacred musical renditions!

[@jamesp2333]

@@christopherpemhiwa8777 Amen to that brother. May the power of Our Lord shine on all of us for Eternity. 🙏

[@christopherpemhiwa8777]

Amen James! Amen! 🙏

[@lindawild2575]

This hymn gives me the strength to keep on going and to be able to be the change that I want to see in my life and prayers 🙏 for others and for my family and my friends and my country and for this pandemic to be healed by my God!

[@alanpease8474]

It's no surprise that this song was as beautifully done as all the Gentri songs I have heard so far. As with Tell Your Heart To Beat Again I was so moved by the beauty of this piece that I cried. You men in Gentry know how to find the heart of a song and make us feel it in our hearts.

[@rebeccahooper7968]

Doing Gods work. Amen 😢😢❤

[@dianecarrier3640]

Up late again, praying for my family and our country. Your songs help me center into prayer time, and later into sleep. Thank you for allowing God to use your voices and keyboard. God bless you and your families.

[@suzannewager9194]

This song has gotten me through dark times. Thank you Gentri. Keep these songs coming that connect us to Christ and the power of his Atonement.

[@dr.dawndeeblickenstaff2024]

My fiance is surgeon volunteering in Syria and they massascuring HOPE ISIS is killing the children and pregnant he is saving the daughter we were adopting who lost in bombing of our hospital he saved in sugery fir 5 months searched any family there none left so decided and they killed three weeks ago and broke him and I thought I was gonna too but Hod is good everyone pray for him I and he turned back to God he is such faithful...this is beautiful of God's grace in our lives and how carries thru.

[@mikenaea3549]

With this whole pandemic being hard on a lot of people and especially myself. This song and arrangement is letting me know that there will be sunshine behind these dark clouds. Thank you GENTRI. This definitely helped me to steadfast during these dark times.

[@christiedecker2724]

The sound is sweet...I only wish it had been the original music. Thank you, gentlemen. Blessings.

[@missstarbuck]

man man man.... every song makes me cry :( . Sometimes my soul wants to cry, but for some reason i can't cry. But than i turn on a song from you guys and the tears start flowing. Thanks for helping me cry, because that's what i need sometimes. It sounds weird maybe, but i had a time that i didn't felt emotion at all.. i blocked everything. And now i start to open up more, and cry more to process the pain and trouble i had. But sometimes i need a little help with that.. and you help me with that part as well.

[@nathaliasimone_]

Amen ! I praise God for your release of emotion. May God continue to bless you and be with you every step of your life, everyday. May you continue to see His presence and allow Him to be a part of your life!

[@missstarbuck]

@@nathaliasimone_ Ooh thank you so so much for your kind words and prayer

[@OCRATHLETE]

This Hymn Always provides strength and encouragement. Blessings

[@gabrielladilario5750]

Abide with me Lord. Stay with me Lord. When I am weak, then I am strong. Abide with me Lord.

[@charlessmith3492]

I love the beginning of this arangement. The piano immediately invokes emotion for me and the violin blends beautifully! Loved it!

[@ndog2005]

Felt the need to be closer to God, & thought of Gentri, this song came up, Just what is needed, Perfect,..

[@GENTRImusic]

🖤🖤🖤

[@joshstephen1995]

If you feel a little bit low and feel better by getting in touch by powerful music, this is where you come, close your eyes and listen.

[@Lourdes-Ambrosio]

Just WOW!!!! Voices of Angels on Earth!

[@charlessmith3492]

That was my favorite hymn during my mission. So peaceful and I loved singing it at the end of the day with my missionary companions especially whenever we were staying in a 4-man apartment and could sing the hymns in SATB. The spirit was always there. ❤

[@albertovasquez1385]

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. 2 Swift to its close ebbs out life’s little day; Earth’s joys grow dim, its glories pass away; Change and decay in all around I see; O Thou who changest not, abide with me. 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. 4 I need Thy presence every passing hour: What but Thy grace can foil the tempter’s power? Who like Thyself my guide and stay can be? Through cloud and sunshine, oh, abide with me. 5 I fear no foe, with Thee at hand to bless: Ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness: Where is death’s sting? where, grave, thy victory? I triumph still, if Thou abide with me.

[@Jesus_My_King07]

Abide wit us Lord, v r in deep hard uncertain times... especially in d Pandemic 😭 Many r suffering endlessly wit or without their fly n loved ones😭.....many have gone before us....d world is turning upside down in so many ways,it's hard to understand or explain.....Only Jesus can make a difference ,call to d Lord for Peace ☮️ n Healings..... Thanks guys u were awesome 👌 so heartfelt n touching 💟 Indeed.Take care, God bless 🙏 Shalom 😊

[@tbandra]

Peace be with you. May you find peace. Go in peace ✌

[@bruceatnip986]

As a photographer, I am now working on a calendar project based on Eventide and this song. Thank you for the inspiration. I am moved each time I hear this.

[@ruterodriguesirineu4286]

A small piece of light amid this massive darkness of fear. May God bless you and your ministry.

[@mamawfrancy]

After listening to Stephen Nelson (pianist & vocalist) sing with Mat & Savanna Shaw is what lead me here & I'm so happy that I discovered 'Gentri.' Awe-mazing peace & serenity in your beautiful & prayerful songs.

[@DianeHasHopeInChrist]

I just found you guys! God bless you and your beautiful, soul touching music. Most of your songs have made me cry.....they touch me, deeply. God has truly gifted you all! Such a blessing to listen to you.

[@slk8322]

GOD GRACE HIS ONLY SON JESUS CHRIST WHO WALKED THIS EARTH 33 YEARS DID NO WRONG BUT DIE ON A OLD RUGGED CROSS FOR ME FOR ALL AMEN HE WITH ME NOW MORE THAN EVER FOR THIS STORM MY FAITH KEEPING MY EYES ON HIM ALL I HAVE BESIDES THE WORD OF GOD THE BIBLE 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻😥🇺🇸🇮🇱

[@micaelacarbajal8338]

Gentri always calms me down when I go through emotional 😢episodes 😢. Their music always calms me down and I am so thankfully blessed 🙌that God put them on earth. So, this message is for them: Thank you. Thank you 😊and God Bless All and your families.

[@markmiword4662]

Thank you Gentri ! So beautiful and yet so reverent. This hymn has always been a favorite of mine and you did it so well. We very much need the peace of hymns like this in the troubled world we live in with sickness, earthquakes, and greed happening all the time. May will all love one another more and show kindness always.

[@johngolden891]

A majestic version of this hymn that reminds us that even in difficult and challenging times He is there for us .

[@karenhermon8926]

Amazing you guys always sound like I’m relaxed and you are my transportation to heaven. That’s a compliment. Talented

[@dscottsw1]

OK - I'm not usually a fan of these old hymns (comes from 45 years as a church musician), but this was... Was, what's the word? Oh yeah... MAGNIFICENT.

[@dscottsw1]

GENTRI - if you're listening. For many of these goldie oldies, when they are sung in church by congregations there is a camp feel around them. Singing them with gusto might be fun, but it loses the meaning, power and, depth of the really lovely POETRY of the lyrics. This hymn, in particular, has a very transcendent message - applicable to whatever stage of faith (Christian or non-Christian) one is at. This is such a prayerful and reflective arrangement, not to mention the chemistry of the four of you (your pianist is awesome and should be counted and credited as well) - that it really is a musical medication on the Presence that is always within us. I've listened several more times. Thank you, Thank you.

[@TheApostol33]

Chlapci - ja nemám slov. Nech Vás žehná Otec, Syn i Duch svätý .

[@karwendelwolf]

Was für eine wunderbare Interpretation eines heiligen Liedes. What a wonderful interpretation of a holy song. Thanks allot!,

[@rahmawndah]

There is a European Facebook Fanpage. Here's the link to it: bit.ly/2rQj9Jz To get them to Europe we need a number of fans, so the promotion people see there is a market!

[@toddmoses6514]

It is amazing how you can take a standard hymn, keep all of its integrity and create an incredible new piece of art with it. The orchestration, chord selections, musicality & expression are just exquisite! BRAVO!!!

[@LouiseLawson-h7f]

So beautiful, made me cry....

[@grantpetersen1049]

Quite simply outstanding God bless you all xx London by birth millwall the grace of God x

[@werabka01]

Úžasné pánové, já nemám slov. Máte vždy nádherné pojetí písně, vždy víte o čem zpíváte. Člověk vám to věří, i když vašemu jazyku nerozumí .Ať se vám dál daří pánové.

[@nealpanning3536]

listen to this again. sing.... goodnight my angel time to close your eyes. Billy Joel and this are fookin with me rn.

[@kristinbolinder5955]

This Hymn arrangement is so comforting.

[@christineamclearly-halton1581]

Such a beautiful arrangement, from the music 🎶 singing voices ❤️ so heartfelt and moving .you all sound absolutely breathtaking. From Australia 🇦🇺 ♥️

[@maricareeves5612]

My sister is battling pulmonary fibrosis from covid pneumonia . and suffering so much internal stress and anxiety. Shes in the hospital. I know she loves God with all of her heart. We both do. Please pray and thankyou for your beautiful voices and music. It takes my mind to a relaxed state. Makes me feel closer to God. Also helps me feel that all will be alright

[@llheldt]

Beautiful piano playing and I love the song. ❤

[@rebeccamcknight9213]

Wow! This was beautiful! I needed to hear that . Thank you! I came across this song today when I needed it most as my depression is hitting me hard. ❤️😇

[@donnaberube5480]

God love you Rebecca

[@rebeccahooper7968]

In memoriam of Ben from G4 WHO PASSED THIS VERY DAY AMEN

[@espanol-abnerprofe8312]

love your voices greetings from Colombia-south america

[@kddk664]

Heavenly voices, God bless you with many blessings.

[@laynn104]

Powerful! Grateful and blessed to hear these young men sing.

[@GENTRImusic]

🖤🖤🖤

[@katherinefarnsworth7512]

This Hymn has always been a favorite of mine. I absolutely loved in this video how you transitioned from what felt like this dark place it looked like you were in and internalizing the pain/struggle, to a state of light, hope, peace and solace. The magnitude of it all was just soul changing. Thank you so much for sharing your testimony, and talents to bless all our lives. Thank you Steven as well for sharing your amazing talent on the Piano.

[@karynjacobsen8091]

There are no words...this absolutely could not be more prefect, or have come at a more perfect time to bring peace and comfort to me at a time when my family and our little community is experiencing a tragic loss. Thank you, Gents. Thank you.

[@chren6643]

So beautiful and comforting! Watching from France. Thank you so much!

[@johnjayandabackpack644]

My morning ritual listening to hymns calms me and makes me focus on the One Who I Live For Lord Jesus Christ, so powerful.............God Bless you GENTRI keep up the great work

[@betinamaske8685]

Que lindo será quando nos encontrarmos na glória celestial e juntos louvarmos ao Senhor!! Glória a Deus nas alturas❤

[@ivanmelo6870]

It’s just amazing I was overwhelmed!

[@DieHumanless]

Soul soothing arrangement and performance. Stunning, as usual.

[@Sbongumusa2]

A hush filled heaven when this song was sung. The sound and visuals are very well delivered. This is GOLD!!!

[@GrandmasGoneGamingLW]

I've only begun listening to your music over the last week, and am growing to appreciate it more with every video. I like very much that you don't just sing for the sake of singing, but everything is very purpose-driven and focused. Listening to and watching you play out a little story that could well have been the beginning of the song way back when it was first sung to the Lord is very powerful. Thank you for teaching, as well as singing.

[@mileygirl4896]

This is My Ultimate Favorite Hymn. Thank You Gents for a Awesome Job.❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@bethy4884]

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 Swift to its close ebbs out life's little day Earth's joys grow dim, its glories pass away Change and decay in all around I see O Thou who changest not, abide with me I fear no foe, with Thee at hand to bless Ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness Where is death's sting? Where, grave, thy victory? I triumph still, if Thou abide with me 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 Abide with me, abide with me

[@JohnVossIII]

beautiful...simply beautiful.

[@makenziebosco4025]

What a beautiful arrangement of this song. I have found peace in listening to this throughout the week as I have been trying to make it through my second week of my first semester of college here at BYU Idaho. This video was also posted on my birthday, couldn’t have asked for a better gift. Thank you for your music and testimonies.❤️

[@keitha.neubert3063]

Beautiful music. The whole album is great! Stellar arranging.

[@eloisechristian5032]

for Jesus our Lord forever and eternel rest

[@shelteredsparrow2736]

I believe this is one the best really taking time and delving into what a hymn means I have ever heard. It always moves me to tears. God bless you guys

[@joshuafusselman3323]

Reverently done, thank you.

[@davidgreen6563]

Powerful and emotional.

[@alexandageorge436]

So beautiful boy's well done amazing voices x

[@bluewillow4985]

Beautiful!❤️

[@michelledean5243]

Wow!!!! This is super duper spectacular. What a great way to to worship God, especially when I'm always working.

[@great9800]

I know I only hear three voices, but the instruments are very much part of their music.

[@junagriffiths9830]

Just beautiful! It calms my soul! I have loved your music since the very beginning of your group!

[@bethfrancis9396]

Love you Gentri. So amazingly beautiful!!

[@skaughtsman]

Beautiful

[@lewisnelson6699]

Thank you for another wonderful video. I have been listening a lot to the new album. I am a recovering addict and I can't adequetly express how much your music has touched my soul and given me strength and comfort in my recovery.

[@jessisabalaskey9685]

That was beautiful Casey I love your. Voice

[@stevenmorrison7266]

Bro's_SiS's in the church of Jesus-Christ of latter-day saints well you join with me to tell Gentri A Big Bravo on their Music they have been Given a Talent That is Very Sweet to my ear's an I am very_very fussy on the music I listen to on Wed at Noon I play 2 Gentri CD's back to back then Sunday Roll's around getting Ready for church got Gentri playing bravo I Your songs_Video's🏆🏆_🔥🔥_💯% pure gospel bro's_SiS's get on the train of Gentri SM Of Spark's ,Nevada

[@jonlacson3823]

amazing very nice voices melody is great

[@mialeesmith8879]

This is amazing! I feel so much peace. I also really like the songs on Daniel and the Lions Den that Casey Elliot sang. He has an amazing voice. Thank you.

[@jenniedavies2443]

Love love love this!! Thank you for your beautiful music and videos!

[@andresrafaelcastellanos7863]

Thanks for your music is amazing

[@edreigomez3665]

Amo su trabajo!!!!! Es mi himno favorito y escucharlo de una manera excepcional como lo cantan es hermoso! Felicitaciones!! :D

[@jobhartgers1854]

I totally lost it while listening to you all sing this favorite hymn. Brava!!!

[@temitopejohnson9615]

Wow..I have been hearing this hymn and singing it too but this is the first time I will really feel the meaning of the hymn.. Thank you..