Lord, Thy word abideth

Henry Williams Baker (1861)

6 Verses Word Of God Guidance In Trials

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.