ENTREATY. 



A BIDE with me, O gentle guest. 

 ** Thy presence brings to me sweet rest; 

 Thy hands bring soothing to my brow 

 Thy words such sympathy avow, 

 Thy going leaves me all unblest. 



Still fairer shall thy bower be dressed; 

 Anticipated each request; 



One song thy life shall be, if thou 

 Abide with me. 



I would not longer have theeguest; 



I cannot hold thee uncaressed 



So near my heart: S\veet love be thou 

 My bride; Love s tend rest name allow, 



And ever in his happy nest 



Abide with me. 



