The Word abides

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