The Presbyterian Hymnal ‎#262

262. God of the Ages, Whose Almighty Hand

1 God of the ages, 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.

Text Information

• First Line: God of the ages, whose almighty hand
• Title: God of the Ages, Whose Almighty Hand
• Author: Daniel Crane Roberts (1876; alt.)
• Meter: 10.10.10.10
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1990
• Topic: God: Guidance; God: Protection

Tune Information

• Name: NATIONAL HYMN
• Composer: George William Warren (1892)
• Meter: 10.10.10.10
• Key: E♭ Major