Hymns for the Living Church ‎#202

202. Jesus, with Thy Church Abide

1 Jesus, with Thy Church abide,
Be her Savior, Lord, and Guide,
While on earth her faith is tried:
We beseech Thee, hear us.

2 Keep her life and doctrine pure,
Help her, patient to endure,
Trusting in Thy promise sure:
We beseech Thee, hear us.

3 All her fetter'd pow'rs release,
Bid our strife and envy cease,
Grant the heav'nly gift of peace:
We beseech Thee, hear us.

4 May she one in doctrine be,
One in truth and charity,
Winning all to faith in Thee:
We beseech Thee, hear us.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, with Thy Church abide
• Title: Jesus, with Thy Church Abide
• Author: Thomas B. Pollock (1871)
• Meter: 7 7 7 6
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1974
• Scripture:
  Acts 20:28
  ;
  Ephesians 4:5
  ;
  1 Timothy 3:15
• Topic: Church, The: Fellowship and Unity

Tune Information

• Name: LITANY OF THE PASSION
• Composer: John B. Dykes (1875)
• Meter: 7 7 7 6
• Key: E♭ Major