Christian Hymns ‎#3

3. Lord, keep us steadfast in Thy Word

1 Lord, keep us steadfast in Thy Word;
Curb Pope and Turk and all that horde
Who fain would hurl from off Thy throne
Christ Jesus, Thy beloved Son.

2 Lord Jesus Christ, Thy power make known;
For Thou art Lord of lords alone:
Defend Thy Christendom, that we
May evermore sing praise to Thee.

3 O Holy Ghost, best comfort, Thou
With unity Thy church endow,
Support us in our final strife,
And lead us out of death to life.

4 Destroy their counsels, Lord our God,
And smite them with an iron rod,
And let them fall into the snare
Which for Thy Christians they prepare;

5 So that at last they may perceive
That, Lord our God, Thou still dost live,
And dost deliver mightily
All those who put their trust in Thee.

Text Information

• First Line: Lord, keep us steadfast in Thy Word
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1898
• Topic: TheChurch Year: Festival of the Reformation; Christ: Defender and Helper; Church; Church: Afflicted and Militant
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Luther, 1524. v. 4, 5, Justus Jonas, 1545. Tr. Winkworth.; Norwegian title: Behold os, Herre, ved dit Ord

Tune Information

• Name: LORD, KEEP US STEADFAST IN THY WORD
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: e minor
• Source: Pub. by KLUGE 1543. Origin uncertain.
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Norwegian tune name: Behold os, Herre, ved dit Ord