Christian Hymns ‎#23

23. Lord Jesus Christ, with us abide

1 Lord Jesus Christ, with us abide,
For round us falls the even-tide;
Nor let Thy Word, that heavenly light,
For us be ever veiled in night.

2 In these last days of sore distress
Grant us, dear Lord, true steadfastness,
That pure we keep--till life is spent--
Thy holy Word and Sacrament.

3 Lord Jesus, help, Thy Church uphold,
For we are sluggish, thoughtless, cold;
Endow Thy Word with power and grace,
And spread its truth in every place,

4 Oh, keep us in Thy Word, we pray;
The guile and rage of Satan stay;
Unto Thy Church grant, Lord, Thy grace,
Peace, concord, patience, fearlessness.

5 O God! how sin's dread works abound!
Throughout the earth no rest is found,
And wide has falsehood's spirit spread,
And error boldly rears its head.

6 Those haughty spirits, Lord, restrain,
That fain would o'er Thy Christians reign,
And e'er bring forth some fancies new,
Devised to change Thy statutes true.

7 And, as the cause and glory, Lord,
Are Thine, not ours, do Thou afford
Us help and strength and constancy;
With all our heart we trust in Thee.

8 A trusty weapon is Thy Word,
Thy Church's buckler, shield and sword;
Lord, let us by this word abide,
That we may seek no other guide.

9 Oh, grant that in Thy holy Word
We here may live and die, dear Lord,
And when our journey endeth here,
Receive us into glory there.

Text Information

• First Line: Lord Jesus Christ, with us abide
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1898
• Topic: Christ: Love of; Church; Church: Afflicted and Militant; Steadfastness, prayed for
• Notes: N. Selneccer, 1578. Tr. Winkworth.; Norwegian title; Det lakker nu ad Aften brat

Tune Information

• Name: LORD JESUS CHRIST, TRUE SON OF GOD
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: F Major
• Source: German.