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Believers Hymn Book · No. 412 · Words: Henry Williams Baker · Tune: Ravenshaw
Lord, Thy word abideth
Create PowerPoint slides from this hymn →Written by Sir Henry Williams Baker in 1861 for Hymns Ancient and Modern, this hymn extols the enduring power and comfort of God's Word as a guide and light through life's trials and storms.
Verse 1
Lord, Thy word abideth,
And our footsteps guideth;
Who its truth believeth
Light and joy receiveth.
Verse 2
When our foes are near us,
Then Thy word doth cheer us,
Word of consolation,
Message of salvation.
Verse 3
When the storms are o'er us,
And dark clouds before us,
Then its light directeth,
And our way protecteth.
Verse 4
Who can tell the pleasure,
Who recount the treasure,
By Thy word imparted
To the simple-hearted?
Verse 5
Word of mercy, giving
Succour to the living;
Word of life, supplying
Comfort to the dying.
Verse 6
O that we, discerning
Its most holy learning,
Lord, may love and fear Thee,
Evermore be near Thee.
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