Hymns for the Living Church ‎#227

227. 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 dark clouds are o'er us,
And the storms 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 O that we, discerning
Its most holy learning,
Lord, may love and fear Thee,
Evermore be near Thee.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Lord, Thy Word abideth
• Title: Lord, Thy Word Abideth
• Author: Henry W. Baker (1861)
• Meter: 6 6 6 6
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1974
• Scripture:
  Psalm 119:89
  ;
  Psalm 119:105
• Topic: Scriptures

Tune Information

• Name: RAVENSHAW
• Arranger: William H. Monk (1861)
• Meter: 6 6 6 6
• Key: D Major
• Source: Michael Weisse's Ein Neu Gesengbuchlen, Behmen, 1531