American Lutheran Hymnal ‎#648

648. 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 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.

Text Information

• First Line: God of our fathers, whose almighty hand
• Title: God Of Our Fathers, Whose Almighty Hand
• Author: Daniel C. Roberts
• Meter: 10 10 10 10
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1930
• Topic: National; Processionals and Recessionals: National

Tune Information

• Name: NATIONAL HYMN
• Composer: George W. Warren
• Meter: 10 10 10 10
• Key: F Major