The Worshipbook ‎#496

496. O God of Bethel, by Whose Hand

1 O God of Bethel, by whose hand
Your people still are fed;
Who through this weary pilgrimage
Hast all our fathers led,

2 Our vows, our prayers, we now present
Before your 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 your covering wings around
Till all our wanderings cease,
And at our Father's loved abode
Our souls arrive in peace.

5 Such blessings from your gracious hand
Our humble prayers implore;
And you 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: Philip Doddridge (1736)
• Meter: C.M.
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  Genesis 28:20-22
• Topic: Service for the Lord's Day: After Confession and Pardon; Service for the Lord's Day: After Creed; Sacraments: Lord's Supper
• Source: as in Scottish Paraphrases, 1781; alt., 1972
• Notes: and others

Tune Information

• Name: DUNDEE (FRENCH)
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Scottish Psalter, 1615