The inscription includes a line from his most famous hymn and reads: In memory of Henry Francis Lyte 1793+1847. "Abide with me; fast falls the eventide" He was born on 1st June 1793 at Ednam near ...
Originally written in 1847 by Scottish Anglican cleric Henry Francis Lyte as a prayer for God to remain present throughout life—for better or worse—until death, "Abide with Me" has evolved ...