One and All Rejoice ‎#264

264. Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word

1 Lord, keep us steadfast in Your Word;
Curb those who by deceit or sword
Would wrest the kingdom from Your Son
And bring to naught all He has done.

2 Lord Jesus Christ, Your pow’r make known,
For You are Lord of lords alone;
Defend Your holy Church 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, 1827–78 (alt.)
• Meter: L M
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2020
• Topic: The Church Militant
• Copyright: Public domain

Tune Information

• Name: ERHALT UNS, HERR
• Harmonizer: Hans Leo Hassler, 1564–1612 (alt.)
• Meter: L M
• Key: e minor or modal
• Source: Geistliche Lieder auffs new gebessert, Wittenberg, 1535, ed. Joseph King
• Copyright: Public domain