Abide O Dearest Jesus (Among us with your grace)

This is a hymn of petition for Jesus' presence.   

The words are based on a German-language hymn, Ach bleib mit deiner Gnade, which was written by Lutheran pastor and superintendent, Josua Stegmann (1588-1632).

It was translated to English by German-born, American immigrant Lutheran pastor, hymnologist and teacher, August Crull (1845-1923).

With meter 7 6 7 6, tunes it is almost always set the tune CHRISTUS DER IST MEIN LEBEN by German composer Melchior Vulpius (1570-1615) in 1609.



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Lyrics

Traditional language

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

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

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

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

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

Abide, O faithful Saviour,
Among us with Thy love;
Grant steadfastness, and help us
To reach our home above.

Modern English

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

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

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

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

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

Abide, O faithful Saviour,
Among us with Your love;
Grant steadfastness, and help us
To reach our home above.

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