Trinity Hymnal ‎#616

616. God of our fathers, whose almighty hand

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 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 defence;
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.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: God of our fathers, whose almighty hand
• Author: Daniel C. Roberts
• Meter: 10. 10. 10. 10.
• Publication Date: 1961
• Scripture:
  Psalm 46:7
• Topic: Anniversaries; God: Faithfuless of; God: Sovereignty of; National; Protection

Tune Information

• Name: NATIONAL HYMN
• Composer: George William Warren (1892)
• Meter: 10. 10. 10. 10.
• Key: F Major