The Hymnal ‎#414

414. 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
• Author: Rev. Daniel C. Roberts (1876)
• Meter: 10. 10. 10. 10.
• Publication Date: 1950
• Topic: The Kingdom of God on Earth: The Nation; Country, our; Nation, The; Thanksgiving

Tune Information

• Name: NATIONAL HYMN
• Composer: George William Warren (1892)
• Meter: 10. 10. 10. 10.
• Key: F Major