ABIDE WITH ME; 'TIS EVENTIDE | THE SANCTIFIED SISTERS
The Sanctified Sisters never did anything halfway. If they were going to invite Jesus Christ into their home, they weren’t just leaving the door cracked open—they were rolling out the red carpet, setting up the best seat at the table, and making sure the ambiance was perfect with a little R&B groove. In Abide with Me; 'Tis Eventide, these Philly-born sisters took an LDS Hymn and wrapped it in the warmth of 1987’s gospel sound, offering a message of peace, presence, and light.
The Sisters’ journey to this song wasn’t just about harmonies and holy rhythms—it was about their unwavering testimony of Jesus Christ. Raised on a foundation of faith and soul, they believed the Savior’s presence wasn’t just reserved for Sundays. It was meant to abide in kitchens, living rooms, and even those late-night heart-to-hearts when the world gets too loud and His voice feels like the only quiet place left.
It was said that when they first arranged this version, someone in the studio whispered, "Can you really put this much groove into an LDS hymn?" The Sisters just laughed, because in their world, gospel music was never about limits. It was about reaching for the light—no matter how deep the night. And so, with rich harmonies, velvety synths, and that unmistakable 80s R&B soul, they delivered a song that lingers like a gentle prayer, an invitation for the Savior to stay a little longer.
So go ahead—dim the lights, take a breath, and let Abide with Me; 'Tis Eventide remind you that the Savior’s love is always near. No matter how long the night, His light never fades.