Abide with Me

Surely the Savior knew from an early age the path that lie ahead of Him, yet He was not discouraged or dismayed. He went about doing good and filled His life, and the lives of others, with joy and happiness. I am inspired by the story of Reverend Henry Lyte. Henry's father abandoned the family while he was a young boy and his mother died shortly after. In addition to being orphaned at an early age, Henry struggled throughout his life with poor health - yet all that knew him commented on his cheery temperament. His final contribution came just three weeks before his death. Though he was dying of tuberculosis, Henry was still determined to give to others. He rose from his bed and penned the words that would become the cherished hymn, Abide with Me.Abide with Me!fast falls the eventide;The darkness deepens.Lord with me abide.When other helpersFail and comforts flee,Help of the helpless, oh,Abide with me!Certainly none of us can walk through life free from illness and despair, but we each