Tarry with Me (Scott)

Tarry with me, O my Savior,
In my heart and life abide,
Keep me by Thy grace and favor,
Ever near Thy loving side.

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Tarry with me, O my Savior,
For I long to have Thee nigh;
By Thy Spirit guide and guard me,
Till I reach my home on high.

Tarry with me, O my Savior,
In Thy presence let me rest,
Thou dost know my life and longings,
Thou wilt give me what is best.

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Tarry with me, O my Savior,
Day is fleeting to its close;
Life without Thee is but dreary,
Filled with bitterness and woes.

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Tarry with me, O my Savior,
Walk beside me all the way;
In my joy, and in my sadness,
I shall need Thee every day.

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Author: Fanny Crosby

Year: 1874

Commonly attributed to Fanny Crosby (also known as Frances Jane Crosby or Fanny J. Crosby). Some hymnals list the author simply as 'Scott' (possibly a tune name, editor, or alternate attribution), but the lyrics and style are characteristic of Crosby's work.