"Lord, keep us in Thy Word and Work." by Martin Luther, 1483-1546 Text From: THE HYMNS OF MARTIN LUTHER (New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1883), p. 67 1. Lord, keep us in thy word and work, Restrain the murderous Pope and Turk, Who fain would tear from off thy throne Christ Jesus, thy beloved Son. 2. Lord Jesus Christ, thy power make known, For thou art Lord of lords alone. Shield thy poor Christendom, that we May evermore sing praise to thee. 3. God, Holy Ghost, our joy thou art, Give to thy flock on earth one heart. Stand by us in our latest need, And us from death to glory lead. _____________________________________________________________ Notes: Hymn XXXIII from "The Hymns of Martin Luther" Author: Martin Luther Titled: "Erhalt uns, Herr, bei deinem Wort." Melody: 1543 Harmony: William Sterndale Bennett, 1865 1st Published in: Klug's "Gesangbuch", 1543 "A children's song, to be sung against the two arch-enemies of Christ and his holy Church, the Pope and the Turks." ______________________________________________________________ This text was converted to ascii format for Project Wittenberg by Cindy A. Beesley and is in the public domain. You may freely distribute, copy or print this text. Please direct any comments or suggestions to: Rev. Robert E. Smith of the Walther Library at Concordia Theological Seminary. E-mail: CFWLibrary@CRF.CUIS.EDU Surface Mail: 6600 N. Clinton St.,Ft. Wayne, IN 46825 USA Phone: (219) 481-2123 Fax: (219) 481-2126 ______________________________________________________________