The Hymnal, Revised and Enlarged, as adopted by the General Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America in the year of our Lord 1892 ‎#417a

417a. O God of Bethel, by Whose hand

1 O God of Bethel, by Whose hand
Thy people still are fed;
Who thro' this weary pilgrimage
Hast all our fathers led!

2 Our vows, our prayers, we now present
Before Thy throne of grace:
God of our fathers, be the God
Of their succeeding race.

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 sheltering wings around,
Till all our wanderings cease,
And at our Father’s 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,
Our portion evermore.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: O God of Bethel, by Whose hand
• Title: O God of Bethel, by Whose hand
• Author: P. Doddridge (1736)
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1894
• Topic: The Old Year; Guidance; Protection
• Notes: Hymn tune in index: ST. F. XAVIER

Tune Information

• Name: [O God of Bethel, by Whose hand]
• Composer: Sir John Stainer, Mus. Doc.
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: E♭ Major