Abide, O Dearest Jesus

Tune: Christus der ist mein Leben · Meter 7 6 7 6

1 Abide, O dearest Jesus, Among us with Thy grace, That Satan may not harm us, Nor we to sin give place.

2 Abide, O dear Redeemer, Among us with Thy Word, And thus now and hereafter True peace and joy afford.

3 Abide with heav'nly brightness Among us, precious Light; Thy truth direct, and keep us From error's gloomy night.

4 Abide with richest blessings Among us, bounteous Lord; Let us in grace and wisdom Grow daily through Thy Word.

5 Abide with Thy protection Among us, Lord, our Strength, Lest world and Satan fell us And overcome at length.

Words: Joshua Stegmann (1588–1632); translated by August Crull (1845–1923)
Music: Melchior Vulpius (1560–1615); setting by unknown
Scripture: 1Jn 4:13-16, Mt 28:20, Jn 1:1-14, Phil 4:13, Col 1:11-12
Public domain. From the Open Hymnal Project.