Author: Daniel C. Roberts Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #725 (1995) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Lyrics: 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 thy throne arise.
2 Thy love divine hath led us in the past,
in this free land with 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 our 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. Topics: Times and Seasons National Songs; God's World Times and Seasons: National Songs; God: Love; Nation; Peace on Earth; Praise; Processional Hymns Languages: English Tune Title: NATIONAL HYMN
God of the Ages, Whose Almighty Hand