Journeysongs (2nd ed.) ‎#867

867. God of Our Fathers

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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.

Text Information

• First Line: God of our fathers, whose almighty hand
• Title: God of Our Fathers
• Author: Daniel Crane Roberts, 1841-1907
• Meter: 10 10 10 10
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2003
• Topic: Nation; Peace

Tune Information

• Name: NATIONAL HYMN
• Composer: George William Warren, 1828-1902
• Meter: 10 10 10 10
• Key: E♭ Major