The Methodist Hymnal

48 ABENDS L. M.

HERBERT S. OAKELEY

2 May struggling hearts that seek release Here find the rest of God's own peace; And, strengthened here by hymn and

5 Hold thou thy cross before my closing eyes;

Shine through the gloom and point me to the skies,
Heaven's morning breaks, and earth's vain shadows flee:
In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me!

HENRY F. LYTE

6 Thy touch has still its ancient power,
No word from thee can fruitless fall;
Hear in this solemn evening hour,
And in thy mercy heal us all.

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