A cappella Publisher Desc.  This familiar 16th century melody is presented in a modern, spare, and meditative setting. It is available for SATB, SSAA, or TTBB voicings, and features a modern update on the text, as well as including Martin Luther's original version in its familiar translation. Modern text: "1. God, keep us steadfast in your Word; / Curb those who by deceit or sword / Would draw the people from your ways / And seize your name in empty praise. // 2. O, Jesus Christ, our strife release, / For you are Justice, Truth and Peace; / Renew your church that we may live / To love and welcome and forgive. // 3. O Comforter of priceless worth, / Send peace and unity on earth; / Support us in our days of strife / And lead us out of fear to Life."