1 O God of Bethel! by whose hand
thy people still are fed,
who through this earthly 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.
5 Such blessings from thy gracious hand
our humble prayers implore;
and thou shalt be our chosen God,
and portion evermore.
Text Information | |
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First Line: | O God of Bethel! by whose hand |
Meter: | CM |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 2005 |
Scripture: | ; |
Topic: | The Living God: Our Response to God - in intercession and petition; Our Response to God: in intercession and petition; Church: unity and ecumenism(2 more...) |
Source: | Scottish Paraphrases, 1781, alt. |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | SALZBURG (HAYDN) |
Composer: | Johann Michael Haydn (1737-1806) |
Meter: | CM |
Key: | E♭ Major |
Source: | adapted Revised Church Hymnary 1927 |