"Abide with us," Thou God of love !

"Abide with us," Thou God of love!
And make our hearts Thy blest abode,
Repair their ruins — let them prove
The temples of the living God.

"Abide with us," — nor journey on
To other scenes, when hearts are here
Seeking that presence which alone
Can sorrow soothe, and gladness cheer.

"Abide with us," — nor pass away,
Why should those clouds return again?
Oh bid the gleam of glory stay, —
That soft " clear shining after rain!"

"Abide with us;" — Lord, grant that we
May answer when Thy voice doth call,
To hear and not to welcome Thee
Were worse than not to hear at all.