The Book of Praise ‎#502

502. 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 o'er 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
help unto the living;
word of life, supplying
comfort to the dying!

6 Oh 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 Williams Baker, 1821-1877
• Meter: 6 6 6 6
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1997
• Scripture:
  Psalm 119:156
  ;
  Psalm 119:168
  ;
  Matthew 24:35
  ;
  Mark 13:28
  ;
  Luke 21:33
  ;
  Psalm 119:35
  ;
  Psalm 119:50
  ;
  Psalm 119:104
  ;
  Psalm 119:105
  ;
  Psalm 119:130
• Topic: Comfort / Consolation; Guidance; Storm; The Bible
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: RAVENSHAW
• Composer: William Henry Monk, 1823-1889
• Meter: 6 6 6 6
• Key: E♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain