The Hymnal 1982 ‎#709

709. O God of Bethel, by whose hand

1 O God of Bethel, by whose hand
thy people still are fed;
who through this earthly pilgrimage
hast all our fathers led:

2 Our vows, our prayers, we now present
before thy throne of grace:
O God of Israel, be the God
of this succeeding race.

3 Through each perplexing path of life
our wandering footsteps guide;
give us each day our daily bread,
and raiment fit provide.

4 O spread thy covering wings around,
till all our wanderings cease,
and at our Father's loved abode
our souls arrive in peace!

5 Such blessings from thy gracious hand
our humble prayers implore;
and thou shalt be our covenant God
and portion evermore.

Text Information

• First Line: O God of Bethel, by whose hand
• Author: Philip Doddridge, 1702-1751 (alt.)
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1985
• Topic: The Christian Life

Tune Information

• Name: DUNDEE
• Meter: CM
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: The CL Psalmes of David, 1615 (melody); The Psalmes of David in Prose and Meeter, 1635 (fauxbourdon)