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Text:Lord, keep us in Thy Word and work
Author:M. Luther

44. Lord, keep us in Thy Word and work

1 Lord, keep us in Thy Word and work,
Restrain the murderous Pope and Turk,
Who fain would tear from off Thy throne
Christ Jesus, Thy beloved Son.

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

3 Thou Comforter of priceless worth,
Give one mind to Thy flock on earth,
Stand by 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 in Thy Word and work
Author: M. Luther
Meter: L. M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1911
Topic: General Hymns; The Church
Notes: Public Domain.
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