Hymns of the Evangelical Lutheran Church ‎#18

18. Lord, keep us in Thy Word and work

1 Lord, keep us in Thy Word and work,
restrain the murderous Pope and Turk,
who fain would tear from off Thy throne
Christ Jesus, Thy beloved Son.

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

3 Thou Comforter of priceless worth
Give one mind to Thy flock on earth,
Stand by 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 in Thy Word and work
• German Title: Erhalt uns, Herr, bei deinem Wort
• Author: Dr. M. Luther (1541)
• Author (st. 4, 5): Dr. J. Jonas
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1886
• Topic: The Church Year

Tune Information

• Name: [Lord, keep us in Thy Word and work]
• Key: e minor or modal