Author: H. W. Baker (1821-1877) Hymnal: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #251b (1987) Meter: 6.6.6.6 Hymnal Title: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) Lyrics: 1 Lord your word shall guide us
and with truth provide us:
teach us to receive it
and with joy believer it.
2 When our foes are near us,
Then your word shall cheer us —
word of consolation,
message of salvation.
3 When the storms distress us
and dark clouds oppress us,
then your word protects us
and its light directs us.
4 Who can tell the pleasure,
who recount the treasure
by your word imparted
to the simple-hearted?
5 Word of mercy, giving
courage 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 you —
evermore be near you! Topics: Advent 2 The Word of God in the Old Testament; Epiphany 6, Revelation Parables; God, Spirit Word of Truth, the Scriptures; Pentecost 22 The Two Ways Languages: English Tune Title: CHESTERTON
Lord your word shall guide us