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744b. O God of Bethel, by whose hand

1 O God of Bethel, by whose hand
thy people still are fed,
who through this weary pilgrimage
hast all our fathers led;

2 Our vows, our prayers, we now present
before thy throne of grace;
God of our fathers, be the God
of their succeeding race.

3 Through each perplexing path of life
our wandering footsteps guide;
give us each day our daily bread,
and raiment fit provide.

4 O spread thy covering wings around
till all our wanderings cease,
and at our Father's loved abode
our souls arrive in peace.

Text Information

• First Line: O God of Bethel, by whose hand
• Author: Philip Doddridge (1702-1751)
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Genesis 28:10-22
• Topic: Pilgrimage; Prayer; Proper 16: Year B; The Sixth Sunday of Easter: Year A

Tune Information

• Name: BURFORD
• Meter: CM
• Key: f♯ minor
• Source: J. Chetham's Book of Psalmody, 1718