The Book of Praise ‎#654

654. 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 thy servants led:

2 our vows, our prayers, we now present
before thy gracious throne;
as thou has been our faithful God.
so always be our own.

3 Through each perplexing path of life
our wandering footsteps guide;
give us each day our daily bread,
and raiment fit provide.

4 Oh spread thy covering wings around,
till all our wanderings cease,
and at our God's own loved abode
our souls arrive in peace.

5 Such blessings from thy gracious hand
our humble prayers implore,
and thou shalt be our chosen God
and portion evermore.

Text Information

• First Line: O God of Bethel, by whose hand
• Title: O God of Bethel, by whose hand
• Author: Philip Doddridge, 1702-1751 (alt.)
• Author: John Logan, 1748-1788 (alt.)
• Meter: 8 6 8 6 CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1997
• Scripture:
  Genesis 28:10-22
  ;
  Genesis 35
  ;
  Deuteronomy 29:2-9
  ;
  Deuteronomy 32:11-12
  ;
  Joshua 24:14-28
  ;
  Matthew 6:11
• Topic: Canticles and Scripture Paraphrases; Church: Covenant People of God; God: Shelter / Shield; Guidance; Journey / Pilgrimage / Pilgrims; One Life in Christ: Discipleship
• Source: Alt.: Scottish Pararphrases, 1781
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: Alternate tune: MARTYRDOM

Tune Information

• Name: SALZBURG (HAYDN)
• Composer: Johann Michael Haydn, 1737-1806 (alt.)
• Meter: 8 6 8 6 CM
• Key: E♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain