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Text:God of Our Fathers, Whose Almighty Hand
Author:Daniel C. Roberts
Tune:NATIONAL HYMN
Composer:George William Warren

394. 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 (1876)
Meter: 10.10.10.10.
Publication Date: 1972
Scripture:
Topic: Service for the Lord's Day: Opening of Worship; Service for the Lord's Day: Conclusion of Worship; Civil Year: Memorial Day (2 more...)
Tune Information
Name: NATIONAL HYMN
Composer: George William Warren (1892)
Meter: 10.10.10.10.
Key: E♭ Major



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