The New English Hymnal ‎#416a

416a. 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, 1702-51
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: Rogation Days

Tune Information

• Name: BURFORD
• Meter: CM
• Key: f♯ minor
• Source: Chetham's Psalmody, 1718