Lord, Thy Word abideth

And our footstep guideth,

Who its truth believeth,

Light and joy receiveth.

 

 

 

When our foes are near us,

Then Thy Word doth cheer us,

Word of consolation,

Message of salvation.

 

 

 

 

 

When the storms are over us,

And dark clouds before us,

Then its light directeth,

And our way protecteth.

 

 

 

 

 

Who can tell the pleasure,

Who recount the treasure,

By Thy Word imparted

To the simple hearted?

 

 

 

 

 

Word of mercy, giving

Succour to the living;

Word of life, supplying

Comfort to the dying!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

O that we, discerning

Its most holy learning,

Lord, may love and fear Thee,

Evermore be near Thee!