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% This file is a part of the Open Hymnal Project to create a freely 
% distributable, downloadable database of Christian hymns, spiritual 
% songs, and prelude/postlude music.  This music is to be distributed 
% as complete scores (words and music), using all accompaniment parts, 
% in formats that are easily accessible on most computer OS's and which
% can be freely modified by anyone.  The current format of choice is the 
% "ABC Plus" format, favored by folk music distributors on the internet.
% All scores will also be converted into pdf, MIDI, and mp3 formats.
% Some advanced features of ABC Plus are used, and for accurate 
% translation to a printed score, please consider using "abcm2ps" 
% version 4.10 or later.  I am doing my best to create a final product
% that is "Hymnal-quality", and could feasibly be used as the basis for
% a printed church hymnal.
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% The maintainer of the Open Hymnal Project is Brian J. Dumont (brian 
% dot j dot dumont at gmail dot com).  I have gone through serious efforts 
% to make sure that no copyright mistakes make it into this database.
% If I am in error, please inform me as soon as possible.
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% This entire effort has used only free software, and I am indebted to 
% the efforts of many other individuals, including the authors of
% the various ABC and ABC Plus software.  Undoubtedly, I am also indebted 
% to all of the great Christians who wrote these hymns.
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% This database comes with no guarantees whatsoever.
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% I would love to get email from anyone who uses the Open Hymnal, and
% I will take requests for hymns to add.  My decision of whether to 
% add a hymn will be based on these criteria (in the following order):
% 1) It must be in the public domain or freely distributable
% 2) It must be a Christian piece
% 3) Whether I have access to a printed copy of the music (surprisingly,
%    a MIDI file is usually a terrible source)
% 4) Whether I like the hymn :)
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% If you would like to contribute to the Open Hymnal Project, please 
% send an email to me, I would love the help!  PLEASE EMAIL ME IF YOU 
% FIND ANY MISTAKES, no matter how small.  I want to ensure that every 
% slur, stem, hyphenation, and punctuation mark is correct; and I'm sure 
% that there must be mistakes right now.
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% Open Hymnal Project, 2008 Edition
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%OHSCRIP Ps 119:5-10, 2Jn 1:9, Jn 8:31, Eph 4:3-6
%OHTOPICS {Discipleship}, {God, As King [1,2]}, {God, Care of}, {God, Faithfulness of}, {God, Majesty & Power of [1,2]}, {God's Children - the Faithful (see also Saints, People of the World)}, {Guidance}, {Invitation (Faithful's to God)}, {Peace [3]}, {Saints (all Faithful)}, {Scripture}, {Security}, {Social Justice}, {Terrorism}, {Trust}
%OHCATEGORY REFORMATION
%OHMETRICAL 8 8 8 8
%OHCOMPLEXITY 2
%OHCOMPOSER from Klug's Geistliche Lieder auffs new gebessert, Wittenberg, 1543
%OHARRANGER Hassler, Hans Leo (1564-1612)
%OHAUTHOR Luther, Martin (1483-1546)
%OHTRANSLATOR Winkworth, Catherine (1827-1878)
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T: Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Thy Word
C: Words: Martin Luther, 1541.  Translated by Catherine Winkworth, 1863. 
C: Music: 'Erhalt Uns, Herr, bei deinem Wort' from Klug's "Geistliche Lieder auffs new gebessert", 1543. 
C: Setting: Hans Leo Hassler, unknown date.
C: copyright: public domain.  This score is a part of the Open Hymnal Project, 2008 Revision.
S: Music source: Evangelical Lutheran Hymn Book (LCMS), Edition of 1931 Hymn 274.
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[V: S1V1]  [Q:1/4=120] E2 | G E D E G F | E2 G2 | A A B G A A | B2
w: 1.~Lord, keep us stead- fast in Thy Word; Curb those who fain by craft and sword 
w: 2.~Lord Je- sus Christ, Thy pow'r make known, For Thou art Lord of lords a- lone; 
w: 3.~O Com- fort- er of price- less worth, Send peace and u- ni- ty on earth. 
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[V: S2V1]  G,2 | E, E, F, A, B, B, | G,2 C2 | C D D C C D | D2
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w: Would wrest the king- dom from Thy Son And set at naught all He hath done. 
w: De- fend Thy Christ- en- dom that we May ev- er- more sing praise to Thee. 
w: Sup- port us in our fi- nal strife And lead us out of death to life. 
[V: S1V2]  D2 | E D F G E F | D2 D2 | E E D D B, B, | B,2 |]
[V: S2V1]  G,2 | G, G, A, G, C A, | B,2 G,2 | G, C B, A, G, F, | G,2 |]
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