Author: Daniel C. Roberts, 1841-1907 Hymnal: Worship (3rd ed.) #764 (1986) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: Freedom First Line: God of our fathers, whose almighty hand Lyrics: 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. Scripture: Psalm 44:1-4 Languages: English Tune Title: NATIONAL HYMN
God of Our Fathers