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Text:Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word
Author:Martin Luther
Translator:Catherine Winkworth
Tune:ERHALT UNS, HERR

412. 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 triumphantly.

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 (1541, 1542)
Translator: Catherine Winkworth (1863, alt., mod.)
Meter: L.M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 2018
Scripture: ;
Topic: Church: As Kingdom of God; God's Word and Law; Holy Spirit: as Comforter
Tune Information
Name: ERHALT UNS, HERR
Meter: L.M.
Key: G Major or modal
Source: Joseph Klug, Geistliche Lieder, 1543



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