430. God of our fathers, whose almighty hand
Four 10's
National Hymn:
George William Warren, 1892
Pro Patria:
Horatio Parker, 1900
Daniel C. Roberts, 1876;
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God of our fathers, whose almighty hand Leads forth in beauty all the starry band Of shining worlds in splendour through the skies, Our grateful songs before thy throne arise. | 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. | 391 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. | 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. | |