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Text:God of Our Fathers
Author:Daniel C. Roberts, 1841-1907
Tune:NATIONAL HYMN
Composer:George W. Warren, 1828-1902

787. God of Our Fathers

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 your throne arise.

2 Your love divine has led us in the past,
In this free land by you our lot is cast;
Be our strong ruler, guardian, guide, and stay,
Your word our law, your paths our chosen way.

3 From war's alarms, from deadly pestilence,
Be your strong arm our ever sure defense;
Your true religion in our hearts increase,
Your bounteous goodness nourish us in peace.

4 Refresh your people on their toilsome way,
Lead us from night to never-ending day;
Fill all our lives with heaven-born love and grace,
Until at last, we meet before your face.

Text Information
First Line: God of our fathers, whose almighty hand
Title: God of Our Fathers
Author: Daniel C. Roberts, 1841-1907 (alt.)
Meter: 10 10 10 10
Language: English
Publication Date: 2012
Scripture: ;
Topic: Freedom; Guidance; Love of God for Us (7 more...)
Tune Information
Name: NATIONAL HYMN
Composer: George W. Warren, 1828-1902
Meter: 10 10 10 10
Key: E♭ Major



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