Author: Daniel C. Roberts, 1841-1907 Hymnal: African American Heritage Hymnal #609 (2001) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Hymnal Title: African American Heritage 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!
Topics: Everlasting Life; God Love and Mercy; Renewal and Revival Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:11 Languages: English Tune Title: NATIONAL HYMN
God of Our Fathers