Common Praise ‎#536a

536a. 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: 2000
• Scripture:
  Deuteronomy 26:7
  ;
  Genesis 28:18-22
  ;
  Genesis 31:13
  ;
  Hebrews 4:16
  ;
  Luke 11:3
  ;
  Matthew 6:11
  ;
  Ruth 2:12
• Topic: Proper 11: Year A; Proper 15: Year C

Tune Information

• Name: MARTYRDOM
• Composer: Hugh Wilson, 1766-1824
• Adapter: R. A. Smith, 1780-1829
• Meter: CM
• Key: A♭ Major