The Book of Praise ‎#494

494. Lord, be thy word

1 Lord, be thy word my rule;
in it may I rejoice,
thy glory be my aim,
thy holy will, my choice,

2 thy promises my hope,
thy providence my guard,
thine arm my strong support,
thyself my great reward.

Text Information

• First Line: Lord, be thy word my rule
• Title: Lord, be thy word
• Author: Christopher Wordsworth, 1807-1885
• Meter: 6 6 6 6
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1997
• Scripture:
  Psalm 119
  ;
  Galatians 6:16
• Topic: Discipleship; God: Will of; God: Providence of; The Bible
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: Alternate tune: QUAM DILECTA

Tune Information

• Name: IBSTONE
• Composer: Maria Tiddeman, c. 1837-1915
• Meter: 6 6 6 6
• Key: D Major
• Copyright: Public Domain