RitualSong ‎#966

966. 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,
Your mighty 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 heav'n 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
• Meter: 10 10 10 10
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1996
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 40:25-26
  ;
  Psalm 44:1-9
• Topic: Freedom; Guidance; Nation; Peace; Praise; Social Concern

Tune Information

• Name: NATIONAL HYMN
• Composer: George W. Warren, 1828-1902
• Meter: 10 10 10 10
• Key: E♭ Major