Evangelical Lutheran Hymnary ‎#589

589. Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Thy Word

1 Lord, keep us steadfast in Thy Word;
Curb those who fain by craft and sword
Would wrest the Kingdom from Thy Son
And set at naught all He hath done.

2 Lord Jesus Christ, Thy pow'r make known,
For Thou art Lord of lords alone;
Defend Thy Christendom that we
May evermore sing praise to Thee.

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 Thy Word
• Title: Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Thy Word
• German Title: Erhalt uns, Herr, bei denem Wort
• Author: M. Luther, 1483-1546
• Translator: C. Winkworth, 1827-78
• Meter: L M
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1996
• Topic: Benediction

Tune Information

• Name: ERHALT UNS, HERR
• Meter: L M
• Key: e minor
• Source: J. Klug, Geistliche Lieder, Wittenberg, 1543, alt.