The Cyber Hymnal ‎#4051

4051. Lord, Thy Word Abideth

1. Lord, Thy Word abideth,
And our footsteps guideth;
Who its truth believeth
Light and joy receiveth.

2. When our foes are near us,
Then Thy Word doth cheer us,
Word of consolation,
Message of salvation.

3. When the storms are o’er us,
And dark clouds before us,
Then its light directeth,
And our way protecteth.

4. Who can tell the pleasure,
Who recount the treasure,
By Thy Word imparted
To the simple hearted?

5. Word of mercy, giving
Succor to the living;
Word of life, supplying
Comfort to the dying!

6. O that we, discerning,
Its most holy learning,
Lord, may love and fear Thee,
Evermore be near Thee!

Text Information

• First Line: Lord, Thy Word abideth
• Title: Lord, Thy Word Abideth
• Author: Henry W. Baker (1861)
• Meter: 66.66
• Language: English
• Source: Hymns Ancient and Modern, 1861
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: Alternate tunes: GOETCHIUS, Joseph Maclean, 1901; ST. CYPRIAN (CHOPE), Richard R. Chope, 1862

Tune Information

• Name: RAVENSHAW
• Arranger: William H. Monk (1871)
• Meter: 66.66
• Incipit: 11345 56715 34542
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Ave Hierarchia, 1531
• Copyright: Public Domain