The Army and Navy Hymnal/Hymns/Jesus, with Thy Church Abide

by Thomas Benson Pollock(Litany by Frederick Alfred John Hervey)

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Jesus, with Thy Church Abide

(LITANY. [HERVERY'S.] 7,7,7,6)

Thomas B. Pollock, 1871 Altered

Frederick A. J. Hervey, 1846-

1. Jesus, with thy Church abide, Be her Saviour, Lord, and Guide,
   While on earth her faith is tried: We beseech thee, hear us.
   
2. May she guide the poor and blind, Seek the lost until she find,
   And the brokenhearted bind: We beseech thee, hear us.
   
3. Save her love from growing cold, Make her watchmen strong and bold,
   Fence her round, thy peaceful fold: We beseech thee, hear us.
   
4. May her lamp of truth be bright, Bid her bear aloft its light,
   Bring all nations clearer sight: We beseech thee, hear us. Amen.