Together in Song ‎#427

427. Lord, your word abiding

1 Lord, your word abiding,
and our footsteps guiding,
gives us joy for ever,
binds us all together.

2 Who can tell the pleasure,
who recount the treasure,
by your word imparted
to the simple-hearted?

3 Word of mercy, giving
nourishment for living;
word of life, supplying
comfort to the dying.

4 O that we, discerning
its most holy learning,
Lord, may love and fear you,
evermore be near you.

Text Information

• First Line: Lord, your word abiding
• Author: Henry Williams Baker, 1821-77 (alt.)
• Meter: 66.66 trochaic
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1999
• Scripture:
  1 Peter 1:22-25
  ;
  2 Timothy 3:14-17
  ;
  John 6:68-69
  ;
  Matthew 5:3-10
  ;
  Psalm 119:41-50
  ;
  Psalm 119:72-80
  ;
  Psalm 119:85-90
  ;
  Psalm 119:103-106
  ;
  Romans 15:4-7
• Topic: Christian Community; Comfort; Education; Faith; Fellowship in the Church; Guidance; Jesus Christ: Friend and Companion; Mercy of God; Saints Days and Holy Days: St Mark; Scripture; The Reformation; The way; Worship: The Word

Tune Information

• Name: RAVENSHAW
• Composer: William Henry Monk, 1823-89
• Meter: 66.66 trochaic
• Key: D Major
• Source: Abridged from 'Ave hierarchia' in Michael Weisse's ein neu Gesangbüchlein', Behmen, 1531