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Text:O God of Bethel, by whose hand
Author:Philip Doddridge, 1702-1751
Author:John Logan, 1748-1788
Tune:SALZBURG (HAYDN)
Composer:Johann Michael Haydn, 1737-1806

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: ; ; ; ; ;
Topic: Canticles and Scripture Paraphrases; Church: Covenant People of God; God: Shelter / Shield (3 more...)
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



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