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 ...

The B Positive Choir performed the hymn before last season’s final (Picture: Michael Regan – The FA/The FA via Getty Images) The iconic Abide With Me hymn, which has been performed at the FA Cup final ...

Here's the lowdown on the hymn that reverberates around the world every FA Cup final day in the build-up to the Wembley showpiece "ABIDE WITH ME" is a Christian hymn by Scottish Anglican Henry Francis ...