Hymns for Youth ‎#51

51. Lord, Thy Word Abideth

Lord, thy Word abideth,
And our footsteps guideth.
Who its truth believeth
Light and joy receiveth.

2. Word of consolation,
Message of salvation,
Word of mercy, giving
Succor to the living.

3. 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
• Title: Lord, Thy Word Abideth
• Author: Henry Baker, 1821-1877 (Altered)
• Meter: 6 6 6 6
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1966

Tune Information

• Name: RAVENSHAW
• Arranger: William H. Monk, 1823-1889
• Meter: 6 6 6 6
• Incipit: 11345 56715 34542
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Michael Weisse's Ein Neu Gesangbuchlen, 1531 (melody)
• Copyright: Harmonization used with permission of The Church Pension Fund.