3. Lord, keep us steadfast in Thy Word

1 Lord, keep us steadfast in Thy Word;
Curb Pope and Turk and all that horde
Who fain would hurl from off Thy throne
Christ Jesus, Thy beloved Son.

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 Holy Ghost, best comfort, Thou
With unity Thy church endow,
Support us in our final strife,
And lead us out of death to life.

4 Destroy their counsels, Lord our God,
And smite them with an iron rod,
And let them fall into the snare
Which for Thy Christians they prepare;

5 So that at last they may perceive
That, Lord our God, Thou still dost live,
And dost deliver mightily
All those who put their trust in Thee.

Text Information
First Line: Lord, keep us steadfast in Thy Word
Meter: L. M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1898
Topic: TheChurch Year: Festival of the Reformation; Christ: Defender and Helper; Church (1 more...)
Notes: Luther, 1524. v. 4, 5, Justus Jonas, 1545. Tr. Winkworth.; Norwegian title: Behold os, Herre, ved dit Ord
Tune Information
Name: LORD, KEEP US STEADFAST IN THY WORD
Meter: L. M.
Key: e minor
Source: Pub. by KLUGE 1543. Origin uncertain.
Notes: Norwegian tune name: Behold os, Herre, ved dit Ord



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