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 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 neverending day;
Fill all our lives with love and grace divine,
And glory, laud, and praise be ever Thine!
Daniel C. Roberts
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