Author: Henry Williams Baker (1821-77) Hymnal: The Song Book of the Salvation Army #655 (1986) Lyrics: 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 the storms are o’er us,
And dark clouds 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 Word of mercy, giving
Succour to the living;
Word of life, supplying
Comfort to the dying.
6 O that we, discerning
Its most holy learning,
Lord, may love and fear thee,
Evermore be near thee!
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Lord, thy word abideth