The New Christian Hymnal ‎#148

148. Jesus, with Thy Church Abide

1. Jesus, with Thy Church abide,
Be her Savior, Lord, and Guide,
While on earth her faith is tried:
We beseech Thee, hear us.

2. Keep her life and doctrine pure;
Grant her patience to endure,
Trusting in Thy promise sure:
We beseech Thee, hear us.

3. May she one in doctrine be,
One in truth and charity,
Winning men to faith in Thee:
We beseech Thee, hear us.

4. Save her love from growing cold,
Make her watchmen strong and bold,
Fence her round, Thy peaceful fold:
We beseech Thee, hear us.

5. May her lamp of truth be bright,
Bid her bear aloft its light
Thro' the realms of heathen night:
We beseech Thee, hear us.

6. May she holy triumphs win,
Overthrow the hosts of sin,
Gather all the nations in:
We beseech Thee, hear us.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, with Thy church abide
• Title: Jesus, with Thy Church Abide
• Author: Thomas B. Pollock (1875)
• Meter: 7 7 7 6
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1929
• Topic: The Church

Tune Information

• Name: HERVEY'S LITANY
• Composer: Frederic A. J. Hervey (1875)
• Meter: 7 7 7 6
• Incipit: 12344 23576 5421
• Key: B♭ Major