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!