Lutheran Service Book ‎#919

919. Abide, O Dearest Jesus

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

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

3 Abide with heav'nly brightness
Among us, precious Light;
Your 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 Your Word.

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

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

Text Information

• First Line: Abide, O dearest Jesus
• Title: Abide, O Dearest Jesus
• Author: Josua Stegmann, 1588-1632
• Translator: August Crull, 1845-1923 (alt. )
• Meter: 76 76
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2006
• Scripture:
  Luke 24:29
  ;
  John 1:4-5
  ;
  John 1:14
  ;
  John 1:17
  ;
  John 12:46
  ;
  2 Thessalonians 3:3
• Topic: Close of Service

Tune Information

• Name: CHRISTUS, DER IST MEIN LEBEN
• Composer: Melchior Vulpius, c. 1570-1615
• Meter: 76 76
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941 (Setting)