Abide, O Dearest Jesus

Music: Vulpius, Melchior (1560-1615) · Words: Stegmann, Joshua (1588-1632) · Press play and watch the score light up — solo any part, slow it down, loop the hard bits. Free.

2 parts on separate tracksSlow-down 50–90%, pitch trueA-B loopPublic domain

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Lyrics

1. Abide, O dearest Jesus, Among us with Thy grace, That Satan may not harm us, Nor we to sin give place.

2. Abide, O dear Redeemer, Among us with Thy Word, And thus now and hereafter True peace and joy afford.

3. Abide with heav'nly brightness Among us, precious Light; Thy truth direct, and keep us From error's gloomy night.

4. Abide with richest blessings Among us, bounteous Lord; Let us in grace and wisdom Grow daily through Thy Word.

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