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Text:Lord, thy word abideth
Author:H. W. Baker, 1821-77
Tune:RAVENSHAW
Adapter:W. H. Monk, 1823-89
Harmonizer:W. H. Monk, 1823-89

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



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