God of Our Fathers, Whose Almighty Hand

Author: Daniel C. Roberts

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1. God of our fathers, Whose almighty handn11. God of our fathers, whose almighty hand 2Leads forth in beauty all the starry band2Leads forth in beauty all the starry band 3Of shining worlds in splendor through the skies,3Of shining worlds in splendor through the skies, 4Our grateful songs before thy throne arise.4Our grateful songs before thy throne arise. 55 62. Thy love divine hath led us in the past;62. Thy love divine hath led us in the past; n7In this free land by thee our lot is cast;n7In this free land by thee our lot is cast. 8Be thou our Ruler, Guardian, Guide and Stay,8Be thou our Ruler, Guardian, Guide, and Stay, 9Thy word our law, thy paths our chosen way.9Thy word our law, thy paths our chosen way. 1010 113. From war’s alarms, from deadly pestilence,113. From war’s alarms, from deadly pestilence, t12Be thy strong arm our ever sure defence;t12Be thy strong arm our ever-sure defense. 13Thy true religion in our hearts increase,13Thy true religion in our hearts increase. 14Thy bounteous goodness nourish us in peace.14Thy bounteous goodness nourish us in peace. 1515
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1. God of our fathers, whose almighty hand 2Leads forth in beauty all the starry band2Leads forth in beauty all the starry band 3Of shining worlds in splendor through the skies,3Of shining worlds in splendor through the skies, 4Our grateful songs before thy throne arise.4Our grateful songs before thy throne arise. 55 62. Thy love divine hath led us in the past;62. Thy love divine hath led us in the past; n7In this free land by thee our lot is cast;n7In this free land by thee our lot is cast. 8Be thou our Ruler, Guardian, Guide and Stay,8Be thou our Ruler, Guardian, Guide, and Stay, 9Thy word our law, thy paths our chosen way.9Thy word our law, thy paths our chosen way. 1010 113. From war’s alarms, from deadly pestilence,113. From war’s alarms, from deadly pestilence, t12Be thy strong arm our ever sure defence;t12Be thy strong arm our ever-sure defense. 13Thy true religion in our hearts increase,13Thy true religion in our hearts increase. 14Thy bounteous goodness nourish us in peace.14Thy bounteous goodness nourish us in peace. 1515
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Leads forth in beauty all the starry band2Leads forth in beauty all the starry band 3Of shining worlds in splendor through the skies,3Of shining worlds in splendor through the skies, 4Our grateful songs before thy throne arise.4Our grateful songs before thy throne arise. 55 62. Thy love divine hath led us in the past;62. Thy love divine hath led us in the past; n7In this free land by thee our lot is cast;n7In this free land by thee our lot is cast. 8Be thou our Ruler, Guardian, Guide and Stay,8Be thou our Ruler, Guardian, Guide, and Stay, 9Thy word our law, thy paths our chosen way.9Thy word our law, thy paths our chosen way. 1010 113. From war’s alarms, from deadly pestilence,113. From war’s alarms, from deadly pestilence, t12Be thy strong arm our ever sure defence;t12Be thy strong arm our ever-sure defense. 13Thy true religion in our hearts increase,13Thy true religion in our hearts increase. 14Thy bounteous goodness nourish us in peace.14Thy bounteous goodness nourish us in peace. 1515
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Leads forth in beauty all the starry band 3Of shining worlds in splendor through the skies,3Of shining worlds in splendor through the skies, 4Our grateful songs before thy throne arise.4Our grateful songs before thy throne arise. 55 62. Thy love divine hath led us in the past;62. Thy love divine hath led us in the past; n7In this free land by thee our lot is cast;n7In this free land by thee our lot is cast. 8Be thou our Ruler, Guardian, Guide and Stay,8Be thou our Ruler, Guardian, Guide, and Stay, 9Thy word our law, thy paths our chosen way.9Thy word our law, thy paths our chosen way. 1010 113. From war’s alarms, from deadly pestilence,113. From war’s alarms, from deadly pestilence, t12Be thy strong arm our ever sure defence;t12Be thy strong arm our ever-sure defense. 13Thy true religion in our hearts increase,13Thy true religion in our hearts increase. 14Thy bounteous goodness nourish us in peace.14Thy bounteous goodness nourish us in peace. 1515
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Of shining worlds in splendor through the skies,3Of shining worlds in splendor through the skies, 4Our grateful songs before thy throne arise.4Our grateful songs before thy throne arise. 55 62. Thy love divine hath led us in the past;62. Thy love divine hath led us in the past; n7In this free land by thee our lot is cast;n7In this free land by thee our lot is cast. 8Be thou our Ruler, Guardian, Guide and Stay,8Be thou our Ruler, Guardian, Guide, and Stay, 9Thy word our law, thy paths our chosen way.9Thy word our law, thy paths our chosen way. 1010 113. From war’s alarms, from deadly pestilence,113. From war’s alarms, from deadly pestilence, t12Be thy strong arm our ever sure defence;t12Be thy strong arm our ever-sure defense. 13Thy true religion in our hearts increase,13Thy true religion in our hearts increase. 14Thy bounteous goodness nourish us in peace.14Thy bounteous goodness nourish us in peace. 1515
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Of shining worlds in splendor through the skies, 4Our grateful songs before thy throne arise.4Our grateful songs before thy throne arise. 55 62. Thy love divine hath led us in the past;62. Thy love divine hath led us in the past; n7In this free land by thee our lot is cast;n7In this free land by thee our lot is cast. 8Be thou our Ruler, Guardian, Guide and Stay,8Be thou our Ruler, Guardian, Guide, and Stay, 9Thy word our law, thy paths our chosen way.9Thy word our law, thy paths our chosen way. 1010 113. From war’s alarms, from deadly pestilence,113. From war’s alarms, from deadly pestilence, t12Be thy strong arm our ever sure defence;t12Be thy strong arm our ever-sure defense. 13Thy true religion in our hearts increase,13Thy true religion in our hearts increase. 14Thy bounteous goodness nourish us in peace.14Thy bounteous goodness nourish us in peace. 1515
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Our grateful songs before thy throne arise.4Our grateful songs before thy throne arise. 55 62. Thy love divine hath led us in the past;62. Thy love divine hath led us in the past; n7In this free land by thee our lot is cast;n7In this free land by thee our lot is cast. 8Be thou our Ruler, Guardian, Guide and Stay,8Be thou our Ruler, Guardian, Guide, and Stay, 9Thy word our law, thy paths our chosen way.9Thy word our law, thy paths our chosen way. 1010 113. From war’s alarms, from deadly pestilence,113. From war’s alarms, from deadly pestilence, t12Be thy strong arm our ever sure defence;t12Be thy strong arm our ever-sure defense. 13Thy true religion in our hearts increase,13Thy true religion in our hearts increase. 14Thy bounteous goodness nourish us in peace.14Thy bounteous goodness nourish us in peace. 1515
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Our grateful songs before thy throne arise. 55 62. Thy love divine hath led us in the past;62. Thy love divine hath led us in the past; n7In this free land by thee our lot is cast;n7In this free land by thee our lot is cast. 8Be thou our Ruler, Guardian, Guide and Stay,8Be thou our Ruler, Guardian, Guide, and Stay, 9Thy word our law, thy paths our chosen way.9Thy word our law, thy paths our chosen way. 1010 113. From war’s alarms, from deadly pestilence,113. From war’s alarms, from deadly pestilence, t12Be thy strong arm our ever sure defence;t12Be thy strong arm our ever-sure defense. 13Thy true religion in our hearts increase,13Thy true religion in our hearts increase. 14Thy bounteous goodness nourish us in peace.14Thy bounteous goodness nourish us in peace. 1515
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2. Thy love divine hath led us in the past;62. Thy love divine hath led us in the past; n7In this free land by thee our lot is cast;n7In this free land by thee our lot is cast. 8Be thou our Ruler, Guardian, Guide and Stay,8Be thou our Ruler, Guardian, Guide, and Stay, 9Thy word our law, thy paths our chosen way.9Thy word our law, thy paths our chosen way. 1010 113. From war’s alarms, from deadly pestilence,113. From war’s alarms, from deadly pestilence, t12Be thy strong arm our ever sure defence;t12Be thy strong arm our ever-sure defense. 13Thy true religion in our hearts increase,13Thy true religion in our hearts increase. 14Thy bounteous goodness nourish us in peace.14Thy bounteous goodness nourish us in peace. 1515
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2. Thy love divine hath led us in the past; n7In this free land by thee our lot is cast;n7In this free land by thee our lot is cast. 8Be thou our Ruler, Guardian, Guide and Stay,8Be thou our Ruler, Guardian, Guide, and Stay, 9Thy word our law, thy paths our chosen way.9Thy word our law, thy paths our chosen way. 1010 113. From war’s alarms, from deadly pestilence,113. From war’s alarms, from deadly pestilence, t12Be thy strong arm our ever sure defence;t12Be thy strong arm our ever-sure defense. 13Thy true religion in our hearts increase,13Thy true religion in our hearts increase. 14Thy bounteous goodness nourish us in peace.14Thy bounteous goodness nourish us in peace. 1515
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In this free land by thee our lot is cast; class="diff_next">n7In this free land by thee our lot is cast. 8Be thou our Ruler, Guardian, Guide and Stay,8Be thou our Ruler, Guardian, Guide, and Stay, 9Thy word our law, thy paths our chosen way.9Thy word our law, thy paths our chosen way. 1010 113. From war’s alarms, from deadly pestilence,113. From war’s alarms, from deadly pestilence, t12Be thy strong arm our ever sure defence;t12Be thy strong arm our ever-sure defense. 13Thy true religion in our hearts increase,13Thy true religion in our hearts increase. 14Thy bounteous goodness nourish us in peace.14Thy bounteous goodness nourish us in peace. 1515
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In this free land by thee our lot is cast. 8Be thou our Ruler, Guardian, Guide and Stay,8Be thou our Ruler, Guardian, Guide, and Stay, 9Thy word our law, thy paths our chosen way.9Thy word our law, thy paths our chosen way. 1010 113. From war’s alarms, from deadly pestilence,113. From war’s alarms, from deadly pestilence, t12Be thy strong arm our ever sure defence;t12Be thy strong arm our ever-sure defense. 13Thy true religion in our hearts increase,13Thy true religion in our hearts increase. 14Thy bounteous goodness nourish us in peace.14Thy bounteous goodness nourish us in peace. 1515
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Be thou our Ruler, Guardian, Guide and Stay,8Be thou our Ruler, Guardian, Guide, and Stay, 9Thy word our law, thy paths our chosen way.9Thy word our law, thy paths our chosen way. 1010 113. From war’s alarms, from deadly pestilence,113. From war’s alarms, from deadly pestilence, t12Be thy strong arm our ever sure defence;t12Be thy strong arm our ever-sure defense. 13Thy true religion in our hearts increase,13Thy true religion in our hearts increase. 14Thy bounteous goodness nourish us in peace.14Thy bounteous goodness nourish us in peace. 1515
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Be thou our Ruler, Guardian, Guide, and Stay, 9Thy word our law, thy paths our chosen way.9Thy word our law, thy paths our chosen way. 1010 113. From war’s alarms, from deadly pestilence,113. From war’s alarms, from deadly pestilence, t12Be thy strong arm our ever sure defence;t12Be thy strong arm our ever-sure defense. 13Thy true religion in our hearts increase,13Thy true religion in our hearts increase. 14Thy bounteous goodness nourish us in peace.14Thy bounteous goodness nourish us in peace. 1515
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Thy word our law, thy paths our chosen way.9Thy word our law, thy paths our chosen way. 1010 113. From war’s alarms, from deadly pestilence,113. From war’s alarms, from deadly pestilence, t12Be thy strong arm our ever sure defence;t12Be thy strong arm our ever-sure defense. 13Thy true religion in our hearts increase,13Thy true religion in our hearts increase. 14Thy bounteous goodness nourish us in peace.14Thy bounteous goodness nourish us in peace. 1515
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Thy word our law, thy paths our chosen way. 1010 113. From war’s alarms, from deadly pestilence,113. From war’s alarms, from deadly pestilence, t12Be thy strong arm our ever sure defence;t12Be thy strong arm our ever-sure defense. 13Thy true religion in our hearts increase,13Thy true religion in our hearts increase. 14Thy bounteous goodness nourish us in peace.14Thy bounteous goodness nourish us in peace. 1515
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3. From war’s alarms, from deadly pestilence,113. From war’s alarms, from deadly pestilence, t12Be thy strong arm our ever sure defence;t12Be thy strong arm our ever-sure defense. 13Thy true religion in our hearts increase,13Thy true religion in our hearts increase. 14Thy bounteous goodness nourish us in peace.14Thy bounteous goodness nourish us in peace. 1515
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3. From war’s alarms, from deadly pestilence, t12Be thy strong arm our ever sure defence;t12Be thy strong arm our ever-sure defense. 13Thy true religion in our hearts increase,13Thy true religion in our hearts increase. 14Thy bounteous goodness nourish us in peace.14Thy bounteous goodness nourish us in peace. 1515
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Be thy strong arm our ever sure defence; class="diff_next">t12Be thy strong arm our ever-sure defense. 13Thy true religion in our hearts increase,13Thy true religion in our hearts increase. 14Thy bounteous goodness nourish us in peace.14Thy bounteous goodness nourish us in peace. 1515
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Be thy strong arm our ever-sure defense. 13Thy true religion in our hearts increase,13Thy true religion in our hearts increase. 14Thy bounteous goodness nourish us in peace.14Thy bounteous goodness nourish us in peace. 1515
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Thy true religion in our hearts increase, class="diff_next">13Thy true religion in our hearts increase. 14Thy bounteous goodness nourish us in peace.14Thy bounteous goodness nourish us in peace. 1515
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Thy true religion in our hearts increase. 14Thy bounteous goodness nourish us in peace.14Thy bounteous goodness nourish us in peace. 1515
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Thy bounteous goodness nourish us in peace.14Thy bounteous goodness nourish us in peace. 1515
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Thy bounteous goodness nourish us in peace. 1515
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The text of this song is in public domain (originally published before 1929, or published before 1964 and not renewed).