Hymn Book ‎#46

46. Lord, keep us steadfast in Thy word

1 Lord, keep us steadfast in Thy word,
And break the Pope's and Turk's fell sword,
Who fain would hurl from off Thy throne
Christ Jesus, Thy beloved Son.

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

3 O Holy Ghost, best comfort Thou,
With unity Thy church endow,
Support us in our final strife,
And lead us out of death to life.

4 Destroy their counsels, Lord our God,
And smite them with an iron rod,
And let them fall into the snare
Which for Thy Christians they prepare;

5 So that at last they may perceive
That, Lord our God, Thou still dost live,
And dost deliver mightily
All those who put their trust in Thee.

Text Information

• First Line: Lord, keep us steadfast in Thy word
• Author (V. 1-3): Luther
• Author (V. 4-5): Jonas
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1884
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

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