The Church Hymnal ‎#194

194. God of our fathers, Whose almighty hand

1 God of our fathers, Whose almighty hand
Leads forth in beauty all the starry band
Of shining worlds in splendor thro' 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 defence;
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.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: God of our fathers, Whose almighty hand
• Author: D. C. Roberts
• Meter: 10.10.10.10.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1894
• Topic: National Days; Our Country

Tune Information

• Name: PRO PATRIA
• Composer: H. W. Parker
• Meter: 10.10.10.10.
• Key: A Major