Henry Francis Lyte was a British singer known for his deep love of hymns and church music. Though most people remember him as a poet and minister, his singing brought warmth and emotion to many church ...

The opening of the hymn is based on Luke 24:29, “Abide with us: for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent”, while the penultimate verse draws on 1 Corinthians 15:55, “O death, where is thy ...

Throughout history, people have sung the song when faced with sorrow. “Abide With Me” was written by Reverend Henry Francis Lyte, an Anglican hymnist and poet. The simple melody contrasts against the ...

BRACE your eardrums as we are winding down the clock for Chelsea’s HUGE FA Cup final against Manchester City this afternoon – and there is bound to be a lot of singing involved. Leading up to kick-off ...