The Lutheran Hymnary ‎#286

286. O God of Bethel, by whose hand

1 O God of Bethel, by whose hand
Thy people still are fed;
Who through 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 O 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.

Text Information

• First Line: O God of Bethel, by whose hand
• Author (attributed to): P. Doddridge (1737)
• Meter: C. M.
• Publication Date: 1913
• Topic: The Church Year: Fourth Sunday in Lent; The Church Year: Fourth Sunday after Epiphany; Pilgrimage

Tune Information

• Name: [O God of Bethel, by whose hand]
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Scotch Psalter, 1615