Discussion»Statements»Rosie's Corner» An Answermug friend just used the word "abide" in a reply to a question. I had forgotten how lovely a word that is. And?
An Answermug friend just used the word "abide" in a reply to a question. I had forgotten how lovely a word that is. And?
It was used in conjunction with another lovely word..."innocence". Abiding innocence. I dunno about you but for me personally there is just something that is so comforting about the two together. What words hooked together comfort you?
((hugs)) That is among the most awesome answers I've ever received to any question I'ved ever asked and I've been doing this since February 2005 somewhere or another. Thank you for your reply tom and for taking my question so seriously. I appreciate it! Happy Thursday! :)
I've always liked the lyrics (and melody) to that hymn, partly because the evening is my favorite part of the day.
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 need Thy presence every passing hour; What but Thy grace can foil the tempter’s pow’r? Who, like Thyself, my guide and stay can be? Through cloud and sunshine, Lord, 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; Heav’n’s morning breaks, and earth’s vain shadows flee; In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me.
This post was edited by WelbyQuentin at May 23, 2019 12:20 PM MDT
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