The Hymnbook ‎#515

515. 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: 1955
• Scripture:
  Deuteronomy 32:47
  ;
  Deuteronomy 33:29
  ;
  1 Chronicles 28:8
• Topic: Armistice Day; God: Providence; Memorial Day; Nation, The; Processionals; Thanksgiving; Kingdom of God on Earth, The: Nation, The

Tune Information

• Name: NATIONAL HYMN
• Composer: George William Warren (1894)
• Meter: 10. 10. 10. 10.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Notes: For higher key, see Hymn 498.