The Hymnal and Order of Service ‎#220

220. Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Thy Word

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

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 Comforter, of priceless worth,
Send peace and unity on earth;
Support us in our final strife,
And lead us out of death to life.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Lord, keep us steadfast in Thy Word
• Title: Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Thy Word
• Author: Martin Luther (1541)
• Translator: Miss Catherine Winkworth
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1937
• Topic: The Means of Grace: The Word; Trinity, Eighth Sunday; Names and Office of Christ: Lord of lords; Comforter; Faithfulness to the Word of God

Tune Information

• Name: ERHALT UNS, HERR, BEI DEINEM WORT
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: e minor
• Source: Joseph Klug's Geistliche Lieder, 1543.
• Notes: Or: Mendon, No. 280.