The Lutheran Hymnal ‎#53

53. Abide, O Dearest Jesus

1 Abide, O dearest Jesus,
Among us with Thy grace
That Satan may not harm us
Nor we to sin give place.

2 Abide, O dear Redeemer,
Among us with Thy Word,
And thus now and hereafter
True peace and joy afford.

3 Abide with heav'nly brightness
Among us, precious Light;
Thy truth direct and keep us
From error's gloomy night.

4 Abide with richest blessings
Among us, bounteous Lord;
Let us in grace and wisdom
Grow daily through Thy Word.

5 Abide with Thy protection
Among us, Lord, our Strength,
Lest world and Satan fell us
And overcome at length.

6 Abide, O faithful Savior,
Among us with Thy love;
Grant steadfastness and help us
To reach our home above.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Abide, O dearest Jesus
• Title: Abide, O Dearest Jesus
• German Title: Ach bleib mit deiner Gnade
• Author: Josua Stegmann (1628)
• Translator: August Crull, d. 1923
• Meter: 7.6.7.6.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1941
• Scripture:
  Luke 24:29
• Topic: Adoration: Close of Service

Tune Information

• Name: CHRISTUS, DER IST MEIN
• Composer: Melchior Vulpius (1609)
• Meter: 7.6.7.6.
• Key: E♭ Major