78. God of Our Fathers, Whose Almighty Hand

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.

Text Information
First Line: God of our fathers, whose almighty hand
Title: God of Our Fathers, Whose Almighty Hand
Author: Daniel C. Roberts, 1841–1907
Meter: 10 10 10 10
Language: English
Publication Date: 1985
Scripture:
Topic: Faith; Gratitude; Guidance (3 more...)
Notes: Scripture reference from LDS canon: Ether 2:12
Tune Information
Name: NATIONAL HYMN
Composer: George W. Warren, 1828–1902
Meter: 10 10 10 10
Incipit: 11234 31171 33356
Key: E♭ Major



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