Christian Worship ‎#641

641. Lord Jesus Christ, with Us Abide

1 Lord Jesus Christ, with us abide,
for round us falls the eventide,
nor let your Word, that heav'nly light,
for us be ever veiled in night.

2 In these last days of sore distress
grant us, dear Lord, true steadfastness
that pure we keep, till life is spent,
your holy Word and sacrament.

3 O God, how sin's dread works abound!
Throughout the earth no rest is found,
and falsehood's spirit wide has spread,
and error boldly rears its head.

4 Lord Jesus, help, your Church uphold,
for we are sluggish, thoughtless, cold.
O prosper well your Word of grace
and spread its truth in ev'ry place.

5 O keep us in your Word, we pray;
the guile and rage of Satan stay.
Oh, may your mercy never cease;
give concord, patience, courage, peace.

6 A trusty weapon is your Word,
the Church's armor, shield, and sword.
O let us in its pow'r confide
that we may seek no other guide.

7 O grant that in your holy Word
we here may live and die, dear Lord;
and when our journey's ending here,
receive us into glory there.

Text Information

• First Line: Lord Jesus Christ, with us abide
• Title: Lord Jesus Christ, with Us Abide
• Author (st. 1): Philipp Melanchthon, 1497-1560
• Author (sts. 2-7): Nicolaus Selnecker, 1532-1592 (abr.)
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2021
• Scripture:
  Luke 24:29
  ;
  2 Thessalonians 2:15
  ;
  2 John 1:9
  ;
  1 John 4:1-6
• Topic: Word of God
• Source: German version, st. 1: Geistliche Psalmen, Nuremberg, 1611; Tr. composite
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: ACH BLEIB BEI UNS
• Meter: LM
• Key: F Major or modal
• Source: Geistliche Lieder D. Martini Lutheri, Leipzig, 1589; Setting: The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941
• Copyright: Public Domain