Carols of Hope ‎#200

200. Thy Word Abideth

1. Lord, thy word abideth,
And our footsteps guideth;
Who its truth believeth
Light and joy receive;
Who can tell the pleasure
Or recount the treasure
That thy word imparts to
All who will believe?

Chorus:
Saviour, be thou near us,
Send thy word to cheer us,
May its rays illumine all our pilgrim way;
All its truth believing,
Hope and joy receiving;
We will follow onward to the land of day.

2. When our foes lurk near us,
Comfort thou and cheer us,
Message of salvation,
Shining all the way.
When life's storms hang o'er us
And dark clouds before us,
Let thy light direct us
To the realms of day. [Chorus]

3. Word of mercy, giving
Succor to the living,
Word of life, supplying
Joy and peace divine!
Lord, thy truth discerning,
Of thy precepts learning,
Send thy light to guide us,
Make us wholly thine! [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Lord, thy Word abideth
• Title: Thy Word Abideth
• Author: Henry W. Baker, T. H.
• Refrain First Line: Saviour, be thou near us
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1906

Tune Information

• Name: [Lord, thy word abideth]
• Composer: Thoro Harris
• Key: D♭ Major