138 Lord, keep us steadfast in Thy word
1 Lord, keep us steadfast in Thy word:
Curb those who fain by craft or sword
Would wrest the kingdom from Thy Son,
And set at naught all He hath done.
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 Comforter, of priceless worth,
Send peace and unity on earth;
Support us in our final strife,
And lead us out of death to life.
Text Information
- Author
- N. Luther, 1541
- Translator
- Miss C. Winkworth, 1863
Tune Information
- Name
- Erhalt uns, Herr, bei deinem Wort
- Meter
- L. M.
- Source
- German, 1543