The Hymnal ‎#98

98. O God of Bethel, by whose hand

1 O God of Bethel, by whose hand
Thy people still are fed;
Who through this weary pilgrimage
Hast all our fathers led,

2 Our vows, our prayers, we now present
Before Thy throne of grace;
God of our fathers, be the God
Of their 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 chosen God
And portion evermore.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: O God of Bethel, by whose hand
• Author: Philip Doddridge (1702-1751)
• Author: John Logan (1748-1788)
• Meter: C. M.
• Publication Date: 1950
• Scripture:
  Genesis 28:20-22
• Topic: God the Father: His Abiding Presence; Anniversaries; God: Presence, His Abiding; Thanksgiving; Year, The New
• Source: As in "Scottish Paraphrases," 1781

Tune Information

• Name: DUNDEE
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: "Scottish Psalter," 1615