Author: Daniel C. Roberts, 1841-1907 Hymnal: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #568 (2011) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Hymnal Title: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal 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.
Amen. Topics: Kingdom of God on Earth Patriotic; National; Opening; Processionals; Recessionals Scripture: Psalm 46:7 Languages: English Tune Title: NATIONAL HYMN
God of Our Fathers