The Hymnal 1982 718
God of our fathers, whose almighty hand
- Tune
- national hymn
- Author(s)
- Daniel Crane Roberts, 1841-1907
- Composer(s)
- George William Warren, 1828-1902
- Meter
- 10.10.10.10
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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 defense; 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.