Hymn History Abide With Me

A brief biography of Henry Francis Lyte and the circumstances around the writing of this beautiful hymn, incidentally one of my father's favorites.

[@MusoMaker-SouthAfrica]

Most beautiful and moving

[@davidgillies5342]

This is a true story that i was told. A regular soldier came across a mortally wounded young conscript on D-day. The conscript gave him his ID tags. Saying to him"Tell my Mum .I'll be alright". Then the conscript quoted the words of Abide With Me, until he passed away.It really made an impact on that soldier. He was able to find the mother and tell her how her son had died. Also hand over his ID tags as well no doubt. That young lad had no fear of death. He knew where he was going. I always think of that young conscript and how he passed, every time i hear the words of Abide With Me.

[@ventilator98]

This is my FAVORITE Hymn!! I seriously love this one! I've sang it in a friend's camper, I've sang it on a swing set, I've sang it in church, I've sang it to a dog that was really upset and wrestless, and he calmed down!! One night I was playing it on the swing at my friend's house on a guitar, and that dog who had been wrestless and anxious lied under the swing beneath my feet, and listened as I sang that song!!

[@paulaosbourne9150]

Peter Foster wow praise the Lord most high!❤️

[@ajaxamsterdamdeusvult]

Much respect te England and all Christians,Catholic and Protestant people,sand also verry emotional song 💪❤️

[@abhishekvaid8103]

So profound and soulful. It beings me to my knees. Lord , abide with me .

[@Caroline-G95]

So beautiful, God answered his prayer and this beautiful poem became his swan song!

[@SF-kz5lj]

So true! The most emotional and beautiful song I've ever heard

[@AnnaSimmons-uj1ib]

The words so beautiful.

[@nmssis]

been singing these since i can remember...but now that I have been saved, the impact...wow. has a whole new meaning!

[@BirdogEd]

One of the greatest and most moving songs to ever be penned. Thank you Lord Jesus!

[@horationelson57]

Please do not call this a song; it is a Hymn-- a world away from the happy clappy songs which are, alas, universal these days.

[@sajimatthew9856]

@@horationelson57 agree👍🏻👍🏻

[@MS-um2nn]

Yes! It is better to wear out than to rust out! Amen, thank the Lord For the resourcefulness He teaches us. Perspective, it makes a difference, because He made a difference within..Praise Him through every of our footstep He orders. To be His is a gift beyond measure

[@thespiritlife4077]

I love this hymn a lot And the story behind it is so moving

[@bobradford2637]

Beautiful , Praise God!

[@perrywilson2897]

William henry monk his my great grandad

[@stanleyamah2563]

Good! 😄

[@cherithieben8422]

perry wilson that is incredible! Wow! What a legacy! You must be so proud!

[@ajaxamsterdamdeusvult]

Are you really mate

[@preciousstoryward8708]

Thank you..so meaningful and I pray God blesses my life as he did his life all thr way. Oh may he abide with me always less I lose my way. Also exactly why I only choose to listen to hymns.

[@Tameasa]

Thank you for sharing this story and hymn. It is one I love dearly. God bless you.

[@terrydouglasjayasuriya5162]

Beautiful hymn indeed, and we play this hymn at the end our weekly Sunday Service at home.

[@clintonsukal5753]

God's blessed assurance and presence will forever Abide with us once we put our trust in His faith

[@AnneStar1964]

One of my favorites

[@cuqiie1]

One of my favourite hymns.

[@wisdomagayi7323]

My best and favourite hymn ever 💖💖💖💖 love from Togo 🇹🇬🇹🇬🇹🇬

[@sikfaichan5960]

So moving and edifying..Lots,anide with usLord abide with us.

[@karinjudd1442]

Who shall ascend into the hill of the LORD? or who shall stand in his holy place? All the Saints and Angels ...Reside in thee.

[@saintpaul7625]

Thank you Sir

[@patrickhowell5382]

Such a beautiful hymn. I don't get the deep Godly feeling from these present gospel songs of today.

[@w.sylliang.4211]

Very good story 👍👍👍

[@annilinesudarshinikawal3680]

Mahatma Gandhi's favourite hymn: Abide with me...

[@saintpaul7625]

Anniline Sudarshini Kawal Yes, It’s played every year in India 🇮🇳 Republic Day Parade at Rastrapathi Bhavan.

[@jadeemp]

@@saintpaul7625 really ? I never knew that. Thanks for the info

[@tubermind]

Wow, good to know. It is certainly one my very favorites. Thank you for sharing.

[@tubermind]

@@saintpaul7625 Thank you for confirming that!

[@williammaddock9179]

There are places the audio balance needs to be better, emphasizing the narrative more, but thanks for this.

[@annilinesudarshinikawal3680]

And mine too.

[@carolynbohannon4602]

the music at one point gets so loud u cant hear the narrative

[@davidmarke8974]

My choice for my funeral celebration.

[@jerciedarkfourth8564]

GOD THE FATHER GOD THE SON GOD THE HOLY SPIRIT