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Text:O God of Bethel, by whose hand
Author:J. Logan, 1748-1788
Author:Dr. Philip Doddridge, 1702-1751
Tune:HOLY CROSS
Adapter:T. Hastings, 1784-1872

168b. 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 father 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 covering 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 shall be our chosen God,
And portion evermore.

Text Information
First Line: O God of Bethel, by whose hand
Author: J. Logan, 1748-1788
Author: Dr. Philip Doddridge, 1702-1751
Language: English
Publication Date: 1917
Topic: Bethel; Bread: Daily; The Godhead: Creation and Providence (6 more...)
Tune Information
Name: HOLY CROSS
Adapter: T. Hastings, 1784-1872
Meter: C.M.
Key: B♭ Major



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