The New English Hymnal ‎#407

407. Lord, thy word abideth

1 Lord, thy word abideth,
And our footsteps guideth;
Who its truth believeth,
Light and joy receiveth.

2 When our foes are near us,
Then thy word doth cheer us,
Word of consolation,
Message of salvation.

3 When the storms are o'er us,
And dark clouds before us,
Then its light directeth,
And our way protecteth.

4 Who can tell the pleasure,
Who recount the treasure
By thy word imparted
To the simple-hearted?

5 Word of mercy, giving
Succour to the living;
Word of life, supplying
Comfort to the dying.

6 O that we discerning
Its most holy learning,
Lord, may love and fear thee,
Evermore be near thee!

Text Information

• First Line: Lord, thy word abideth
• Author: H. W. Baker, 1821-77
• Meter: 66 66
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986

Tune Information

• Name: RAVENSHAW
• Adapter: W. H. Monk, 1823-89
• Harmonizer: W. H. Monk, 1823-89
• Meter: 66 66
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Medieval German melody