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Abide, O Dearest Jesus

Words and music by Joshua Stegmann · tr. August Crull · 1628

Key of Eb · 120 BPM · 4/4 · Sending,Grace,Salvation · 1Jn 4:13-16

Verse 1

Abide, O dearest Jesus, Among us with Thy grace,
That Satan may not harm us, Nor we to sin give place.

Verse 2

Abide, O dear Redeemer, Among us with Thy Word,
And thus now and hereafter True peace and joy afford.

Verse 3

Abide with heav'nly brightness Among us, precious Light;
Thy truth direct, and keep us From error's gloomy night.

Verse 4

Abide with richest blessings Among us, bounteous Lord;
Let us in grace and wisdom Grow daily through Thy Word.

Verse 5

Abide with Thy protection Among us, Lord, our Strength,
Lest world and Satan fell us And overcome at length.

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