Lord, thy word abideth (William Henry Monk)
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- (Posted 2020-11-21) CPDL #61578:
- Editor: Andrew Sims (submitted 2020-11-21). Score information: A4, 1 page, 45 kB Copyright: CPDL
- Edition notes: The hymn with four-part harmony and underlaid words in the version published in Hymns Ancient & Modern New Standard
- (Posted 2020-11-21) CPDL #61577:
- Editor: Andrew Sims (submitted 2020-11-21). Score information: A4, 1 page, 74 kB Copyright: CPDL
- Edition notes: The hymn in the version published in Hymns Ancient & Modern New Standard, melody with words.
- (Posted 2019-01-14) CPDL #52911:
- Editor: Andrew Sims (submitted 2019-01-14). Score information: A4, 1 page, 46 kB Copyright: CPDL
- Edition notes: As found in the New English Hymnal.
General Information
Title: Lord, thy word abideth
Composer: William Henry Monk
Tune: Ravenshaw
Lyricist: Henry Williams Baker
Number of voices: 4vv Voicing: SATB
Genre: Sacred, Hymn Meter: 66. 66
Language: English
Instruments: A cappella or keyboard
First published:
2nd published: 1983 in Hymns Ancient and Modern, New Standard, no. 166
Description: A descant to the hymn can be found here.
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Original text and translations
English text
1. Lord, thy word abideth,
and our footsteps guideth;
who its truth believeth
light and joy receiveth.
2. When our foes are near us,
then thy word doth cheer us,
word of consolation,
message of salvation.
3. When the storms are o'er us,
and dark clouds before us,
then its light directeth,
and our way protecteth.
4. Who can tell the pleasure,
who recount the treasure
by thy word imparted
to the simple-hearted?
5. Word of mercy, giving
succour to the living;
word of life, supplying
comfort to the dying.
6. O that we discerning
its most holy learning,
Lord, may love and fear thee,
evermore be near thee!