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728. God of the Ages, Whose Almighty Hand

1 God of the ages, whose almighty hand
leads forth in beauty all the starry band
of shining worlds in splendor through the skies,
our grateful songs before your throne arise.

2 Your love divine has led us in the past,
in this free land by you our lot is cast;
be now our ruler, guardian, guide, and stay,
your Word our law, your paths our chosen way.

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

4 Refresh your people on their toilsome way,
lead us from night to never ending day;
fill all our lives with heaven-born love and grace,
and songs of praise we'll lift before your face!

Text Information
First Line: God of the ages, whose almighty hand
Title: God of the Ages, Whose Almighty Hand
Author: Daniel C. Roberts, 1841-1907
Meter: 10.10.10.10.
Language: English
Publication Date: 2003
Scripture: ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ;
Copyright: Public Domain
Tune Information
Name: NATIONAL HYMN
Composer: George W. Warren, 1828-1902
Meter: 10.10.10.10.
Key: E♭ Major
Copyright: Public Domain



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