The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal ‎#115

115. Jesus, with Thy Church Abide

1 Jesus, with Thy Church abide,
Be her Saviour, Lord, and Guide,
While on earth her faith is tried:
We beseech Thee, hear us.

2 May her voice be ever clear,
Warning of a Judgment near,
Telling of a Saviour dear:
We beseech Thee, hear us.

3 May she guide the poor and blind,
Seek the lost until she find,
And the broken hearted bind:
We beseech Thee, hear us.

4 May her lamp of truth be bright,
Bid her bear aloft its light
Thro' the realms of pagan night:
We beseech Thee, hear us.

5 Judge her not for work undone,
Judge her not for fields unwon,
Bless her works in Thee begun:
We beseech Thee, hear us.

6 May she holy triumphs win,
Overthrow the hosts of sin,
Gather all the nations in,
We beseech Thee, hear us.

AMEN.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, with Thy Church abide
• Title: Jesus, with Thy Church Abide
• Author: Thomas B Pollock, 1836-1896
• Meter: 7 7 7 6
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1999
• Topic: Watchnight

Tune Information

• Name: LITANY (HERVEY)
• Composer: Frederick A J Hervey, 1846-1910
• Meter: 7 7 7 6
• Key: A Major