All Saints Anglican Church

Higher Street

49. And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high.
50. And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them.
51. And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven.
52. And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy:
53. And were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God. Amen.

Luke 24 verse 29-53.

Sun 9.30am Parish Eucharist.

Every 1st Sunday of the month Family Service.

Tues 10am Holy Communion.

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" Abide with Me " is a hymn written by Henry Francis Lyte in 1847 while he lay dying from tuberculosis and he survived only a further three weeks after its completion. He wrote it in the gardens of what is now the Berry Head Hotel, Brixham. However as the vicar of All Saints Church Brixham, the church is also known as the' Abide with me Church', where countless generations have sung, what is now a world wide anthem. This included the local fishing community who drew strength from its words........

The hymn is a prayer for God to remain present with the speaker throughout life, through trials, and through death. The first verse is probably the most well-known:

Abide with me; fast falls the eventide; the darkness deepens; Lord, with me abide. When other helpers fail and comforts flee, Help of the helpless, O abide with me.

click below to hear a recent version being sung on U Tube:

Abide With Me, Hayley Westenra, Rugby

Abide with me - God's Country

The Revd Henry Francis Lyte:

H.F.Lyte (1793 – 1847) is Brixham's most famous clergyman. As the first vicar of All Saints Church in the centre of ‘Fishtown' he was a pioneering pastor to the local fishermen and their families, and was much loved and respected. He was also a poet and hymn-writer, and is remembered world-wide for his hymns “Abide with me” and “Praise, my soul, the King of Heaven”. At All Saints Church, known as the Lyte Memorial Church, the church bells ring out three of his hymns daily, including “Abide with me” at 8pm. Although the church has changed since his time, Lyte's pulpit can still be seen, and various items associated with him, together with a permanent display telling his story. Also of interest is Lyte's home overlooking Torbay, now open to all as the Berry Head Hotel.

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Service Times and Contact details:

1st and 3rd Sunday 9.30am for Communion.

2nd and 4th Sunday 11am for Communion.

Contact Ian Blyde: 01803 844663.