H. W. Baker
LORD, Thy Word abideth,
And our footsteps guideth;
Who its truth believeth
Light and joy receiveth.
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When our foes are near us,
Then Thy Word doth cheer us,
Word of consolation,
Message of salvation.
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When the storms are o’er us,
And dark clouds before us,
Then its light directeth,
And our way protecteth.
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Who can tell the pleasure,
Who recount the treasure,
By Thy Word imparted
To the simple-hearted?
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Word of mercy, giving
Succour to the living;
Word of life, supplying
Comfort to the dying!
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O that we discerning
Its most holy learning,
Lord, may love and fear Thee,
Evermore be near Thee.