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Lord, Thy Word Abideth

H. W. Baker (1861) • English

Primary Scripture: Joshua 1:8

Verse 1

Lord, thy word abideth, and our footsteps guideth; who its truth believeth light and joy receiveth.

Verse 2

When our foes are near us, then thy word doth cheer us, word of consolation, message of salvation.

Verse 3

When the storms are o'er us, and dark clouds before us, then its light directeth, and our way protecteth.

Verse 4

Who can tell the pleasure, who recount the treasure by thy word imparted to the simple-hearted?

Verse 5

Word of mercy, giving succour to the living; word of life, supplying comfort to the dying.

Verse 6

O that we discerning its most holy learning, Lord, may love and fear thee, evermore be near thee!

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • joshua 1:8

Reference 2

  • 1-kings 3:3-15

Reference 3

  • psalms 1:2

Reference 4

  • psalms 5

Reference 5

  • psalms 19:7

Reference 6

  • psalms 27

Reference 7

  • psalms 111:7-8

Reference 8

  • psalms 119:1-16

Reference 9

  • psalms 119:25-50

Reference 10

  • psalms 119:54