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'''Abide with me''' is a popular hymn.
The lyrics were written by [[Henry Francis Lyte]], a Scotsman living in [[Devon]], England in 1847.
The lyrics were written by [[Henry Francis Lyte]], a Scotsman living in [[Devon]], England in 1847.
The music was written by composer [[William H. Monk]].
The music was written by composer [[William H. Monk]].
The Hymn was a favorite of [[King George V]] and [[Mahatma Gandhi]].
The Hymn was a favourite of [[King George V]] and [[Mahatma Gandhi]].
Since 1927 the hymn has been sung at The FA Cup final at [[Wembley Stadium]] (except for the years 2001 - 2006 when the final was played and the hymn sung at the Millenium Stadium, [[Cardiff]])
Since 1927 the hymn has been sung at The FA Cup final at [[Wembley Stadium]] (except for the years 2001 - 2006 when the final was played and the hymn sung at the Millenium Stadium, [[Cardiff]])
:''Heaven's morning breaks, and earth's vain shadows flee;
:''Heaven's morning breaks, and earth's vain shadows flee;
:''in life, in death, O Lord, abide with me.
:''in life, in death, O Lord, abide with me.
Reference: ''"Hymns Ancient and Modern"'' Ed. 1861
[[Category:Anglican Church]]
[[Category:Anglican Church]]
[[Category:Hymns]]