Common Praise ‎#515

515. 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, 1821-1877
• Meter: 66 66
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Scripture:
  Philippians 2:16
  ;
  Psalm 1:2
  ;
  Psalm 19:7
  ;
  Psalm 111:7-8
  ;
  Psalm 119:30
  ;
  Psalm 119:89
• Topic: Proper 4: Year A; Proper 10: Year A; Bible Sunday

Tune Information

• Name: RAVENSHAW
• Adapter: W. H. Monk, 1823-1889
• Harmonizer: W. H. Monk, 1823-1889
• Meter: 66 66
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Medieval German melody