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Text:Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word
Author:Martin Luther, 1483-1546
Translator:Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878
Tune:ERHALT UNS, HERR

862. Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word

1 Lord, keep us steadfast in your Word;
curb those who by deceit or sword
would seek to overthrow your Son
and to destroy what he has done.

2 Lord Jesus Christ, your pow'r make known,
for you are Lord of lords alone;
defend your Christendom that we
may sing your praise eternally.

3 O Comforter of priceless worth,
send peace and unity on earth;
support us in our final strife
and lead us out of death to life.

Text Information
First Line: Lord, keep us steadfast in your Word
Title: Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word
Author: Martin Luther, 1483-1546
Translator: Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878 (alt.)
Meter: LM
Language: English
Publication Date: 2021
Scripture: ; ; ;
Topic: Church Militant
Copyright: Public Domain
Tune Information
Name: ERHALT UNS, HERR
Meter: LM
Key: e minor or modal
Source: Geistliche Lieder zu Wittemberg, Wittenberg, 1543, ed. Joseph Klug
Copyright: Public Domain



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