Hymns for a Pilgrim People ‎#298

298. 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 through 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.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: God of our fathers, whose almighty hand
• Title: God of Our Fathers, Whose Almighty Hand
• Author: Daniel C. Roberts, 184-1907
• Meter: 10.10.10.10
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2007
• Scripture:
  Psalm 22:4
• Topic: Church; Fathers; Guidance; Heritage; Memorial Occasions; Nation; Pilgrim / Pilgrimage

Tune Information

• Name: NATIONAL HYMN
• Composer: George W. Warren, 1828-1902
• Meter: 10.10.10.10
• Key: E♭ Major