Scripture Verse

Stay with us, for it is nearly evening; the day is almost over. Luke 24:29

Introduction

Words: Fred Scott, in The Ep­worth Hym­nal No. 3, by James M. Black (New York: Ea­ton & Mains, 1900), num­ber 3.

Music: Tar­ry with Me Fred S. Shep­ard, 1900 (🔊 pdf nwc).

If you know Shep­ard’s full name, or where to get a good pho­to of him or Scott,

Lyrics

Tarry with me, O my Sav­ior,
In my heart and life abide,
Keep me by Thy grace and fa­vor,
Ever near Thy lov­ing side.

Refrain

Tarry with me, O my Sav­ior,
For I long to have Thee nigh;
By Thy Spi­rit guide and guard me,
Till I reach my home on high.

Tarry with me, O my Sav­ior,
In Thy pre­sence let me rest,
Thou dost know my life and long­ings,
Thou wilt give me what is best.

Refrain

Tarry with me, O my Sav­ior,
Day is fleet­ing to its close;
Life with­out Thee is but drea­ry,
Filled with bit­terness and woes.

Refrain

Tarry with me, O my Sav­ior,
Walk be­side me all the way;
In my joy, and in my sad­ness,
I shall need Thee ev­ery day.

Refrain