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Text:Lord, keep us steadfast in your word
Author:Martin Luther, 1483-1546
Translator:Catherine Winkworth, 1827-78
Tune:ERHALT UNS, HERR

436. Lord, keep us steadfast in your word

1 Lord, keep us steadfast in your word;
curb those who by deceit or sword
would wrest the kingdom from your Son
and bring to nothing all he's done.

2 Lord Jesus Christ, your power make known,
for you are Lord of lords alone;
defend your holy church that we
may sing your praise eternally.

3 O Comforter of priceless worth,
grant one mind to our flock on earth;
support us in our final strife,
and lead us out of death to life.

Text Information
First Line: Lord, keep us steadfast in your word
Author: Martin Luther, 1483-1546
Translator: Catherine Winkworth, 1827-78 (alt.)
Meter: 88.88
Language: English
Publication Date: 1999
Scripture: ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ;
Topic: Adversity; Church; Conflict (10 more...)
Copyright: Public Domain
Tune Information
Name: ERHALT UNS, HERR
Meter: 88.88
Key: e minor
Source: 15th cent., as in the 'Geistliche Lieder', 1543 of Martin Luther



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