The Lutheran Hymnal ‎#261

261. 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.

Amen.

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 deinem Wort
• Translator: Catherine Winkworth (1853)
• Author: Martin Luther (1541)
• Meter: L.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1941
• Scripture:
  John 8:31
• Topic: The Church Year: Reformation

Tune Information

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