Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New ‎#420

420. 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
succour 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.

Text Information

• First Line: Lord, thy word abideth
• Title: Lord, thy word abideth
• Author: Henry Williams Baker, 1821-1877
• Meter: 66 66
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Scripture:
  1 Peter 1:25
  ;
  Isaiah 40:1
  ;
  Isaiah 40:7-9
• Topic: Gradual Hymn; Year B: Advent 2; Year C: Proper 24

Tune Information

• Name: RAVENSHAW
• Adapter: William Henry Monk, 1823-1889
• Meter: 66 66
• Key: D Major
• Source: M. Weisse's "Neu Gesangbüchlein" (1531)