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God of Our Fathers
1 God of our fathers, whose almighty hand Leads forth in beauty all the starry band Of shining worlds in splendor through 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!
WORDS: Daniel C. Roberts
MUSIC: George W. Warren
Theme: Speial Times and Seasons: God and Country