African American Heritage Hymnal ‎#609

609. God of Our Fathers

1 God of our fathers, whose almighty hand
Leads forth in beauty all the starry band
Of shining worlds in splendor thru the skies,
Our grateful songs before Thy throne arise.

2 Thy love divine hath led us in the past,
In this free land by Thee our lot is cast;
Be Thou our ruler, guardian, guide and stay,
Thy Word our law, Thy paths our chosen way.

3 From war's alarms, from deadly pestilence,
Be Thy strong arm our ever sure defense;
Thy true religion in our hearts increase,
Thy bounteous goodness nourish us in peace.

4 Refresh Thy people on their toilsome way.
Lead us from night to never ending day;
Fill all our lives with love and grace divine,
And glory, laud, and praise be ever Thine!

Text Information

• First Line: God of our fathers, whose almighty hand
• Title: God of Our Fathers
• Author: Daniel C. Roberts, 1841-1907
• Meter: 10 10 10 10
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2001
• Scripture:
  Deuteronomy 1:11
• Topic: Everlasting Life; God: Love and Mercy; Renewal and Revival

Tune Information

• Name: NATIONAL HYMN
• Composer: George W. Warren, 1828-1902
• Meter: 10 10 10 10
• Key: E♭ Major