STAY WITH ME, LORD

This is a Eucharistic hymn of petition to God, based on the words of St Padre Pio of Pietrelcina.
The tune was written by Filipino composer and academic, Ferdinand M. Bautista, as the official hymn of the visit of the heart of St Padre Pio to the Philippines in 2018.

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Stay With Me, Lord
Song for Padre Pio of Pietrelcina
Ferdinand M. Bautista
[Verse 1]
Stay with me, Lord, that I never forget You
Stay with me, Lord, because I am weak
Stay with me, Lord, for You are my life
Stay with me, Lord, for You are my light
[Chorus]
O how I need You, my Jesus, in this night of exile
Stay with me, my Jesus, in the breaking of the bread
The Light which disperses all darkness
The force that sustains me, the unique Joy of my heart
[Verse 2]
Stay with me, Lord, to show me Your will
Stay with me, Lord, that I may hear Your voice and follow you
Stay with me, Lord, for I desire to love You
Stay with me, Lord, if you wish mе to be faithful to You
[Chorus]
O how I need You, my Jesus, in this night of exilе
Stay with me, my Jesus, in the breaking of the bread
The Light which disperses all darkness
The force that sustains me, the unique Joy of my heart
O how I need You, my Jesus, in this night of exile
Stay with me, my Jesus, in the breaking of the bread
The Light which disperses all darkness
The force that sustains me, the unique Joy of my heart.