Author: Daniel C. Roberts, 1841-1907 Hymnal: One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism #636 (2018) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: Freedom Songs and Patriotic Hymns Patriotic Hymns; Nation/National Hymns; Patriotic/Patriotism First Line: God of our fathers, whose almighty hand Lyrics: 1 God of our fathers, whose almighty hand
Leads forth in beauty all the starry band
Of shining worlds in splendor thru 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! Scripture: Psalm 44:1-9 Languages: English Tune Title: NATIONAL HYMN
God of Our Fathers