Book of Worship with Hymns and Tunes ‎#312

312. 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 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
Succor 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!

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Lord, thy Word abideth
• Author: Henry W. Baker (1861)
• Meter: 6s
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1899
• Topic: Bible; Church: The Word; Gospel: Excellency of; Holy Scriptures; Means of Grace; The Word
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: LEOMINSTER
• Composer: Anon.
• Meter: 6s
• Notes: Public Domain.