05A.01. Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Thy Word"

"Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Thy Word"

1. Lord, keep us steadfast in Thy Word;

Curb those who fain by craft and sword Would wrest the Kingdom from Thy Son And set at naught all He hath done.

2. Lord Jesus Christ, Thy power make known, For Thou art Lord of lords alone;

Defend Thy Christendom that we May evermore sing praise to Thee.

3. O Comforter of priceless worth.

Send peace and unity on earth.

Support us in our final strife And lead us out of death to life.

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Text: John 8:31 Author: Martin Luther, 1541 Translated by: Catherine Winkworth, 1863 Titled: Erhalt uns, Herr, bei deinem Wort Tune: Erhalt uns, Herr 1st Published in: Geistliche Lieder Town: Wittenberg, 1543