LORD, THY WORD ABIDETH

Words: Sir Henry W. Baker, 1861, alt. Davide Marney, Larry Yeager, 2005
Music: Davide C. Marney, 2005


Lord, thy Word abideth,
And our footsteps guideth;
Who its truth believeth, Joy receiveth.
When our foes are near us,
Then thy Word doth cheer us;
Word of consolation
And salvation.

When the storms are o'er us,
And dark clouds before us,
Then its light directeth
And protecteth.
Who can tell the pleasure
Who recount the treasure
Of thy Word with liveth
And abideth.

Word of mercy, giving
Succor to the living;
Thy word comfort supplying,
To the dying.
O, that we discerning
Its most holy learning
Lord, my love and fear thee,
And be near thee.