We Have a Sure Prophetic Word

We have a sure prophetic Word,
By inspiration of the Lord;
And though assailed on every hand,
Jehovah’s Word shall ever stand.

By powers of empire banned and burned,
By pagan pride rejected, spurned,
The Word still stands, the Christian’s trust,
While haughty empires lie in dust.

Lo, what the Word in times of old
Of future days and deeds foretold
Is all fulfilled while ages roll,
As traced on the prophetic scroll.

Abiding, steadfast, firm, and sure
The teachings of the Word endure.
Blest he who trusts this steadfast Word;
His anchor holds in Christ, the Lord.

Author: Unknown

This appears to be a 19th-century Lutheran hymn (often paired with the tune "Wo Gott zum Haus"). No specific author is credited in most hymnals; it is frequently listed as anonymous or translated/adapted from German sources without a named lyricist.