258. Lord, Thy Word Abideth

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

2 When our foes are near us,
Then thy word doth cheer us,
Word of consolation,
Message of salvation.

3 When the storms are oer us,
And dark clouds before us,
Then its light directeth,
And our way protecteth.

4 Who can tell the pleasure,
Who recount the treasure,
By thy word imparted
To the simple-hearted?

5 Word of mercy, giving
Succor to the living;
Word of life, supplying
Comfort to the dying!

6 O, that we, discerning
Its most holy learning,
Lord, may love and fear thee,
Evermore be near thee!

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: Lord, thy word abideth
Title: Lord, Thy Word Abideth
Author: Henry W. Baker, 1821-1877
Language: English
Publication Date: 1970
Topic: Word of God
Tune Information
Name: [Lord, thy word abideth]
Arranger: William H. Monk, 1823-1889 (1531)
Key: E♭ Major
Source: "Ave Hierarchia," 1531



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