Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Thy Word

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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 pow'r 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.

Words: Martin Luther (1483–1546); translated by Catherine Winkworth (1827–1878)
Music: Wittenberg, 1543 from Klug's Geistliche Lieder auffs new gebessert; setting by Hans Leo Hassler (1564–1612)
Scripture: Ps 119:5-10, 2Jn 1:9, Jn 8:31, Eph 4:3-6
Public domain. From the Open Hymnal Project.