The Church Hymnal ‎#283

283. 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
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!

Text Information

• First Line: Lord, Thy Word abideth
• Author: H. W. Baker
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1920
• Topic: The Church: Holy Scriptures
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: ST. CYPRIAN
• Composer: R. R. Chope
• Meter: 6.6.6.6.
• Key: A♭ Major
• Notes: Public Domain.