The Hymnal 1982 709
O God of Bethel, by whose hand
- Tune
- dundee
- Author(s)
- Philip Doddridge, 1702-1751
- Meter
- 8.6.8.6
- Tune Source(s)
- The CL Psalmes of David, 1615 (melody); The Psalmes of David in Prose and Meeter, 1635 (fauxbourdon)
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1 O God of Bethel, by whose hand thy people still are fed; who through this earthly pilgrimage hast all our fathers led:
2 Our vows, our prayers, we now present before thy throne of grace: O God of Israel, be the God of this succeeding race.
3 Through each perplexing path of life our wandering footsteps guide; give us each day our daily bread, and raiment fit provide.
4 O spread thy covering wings around, till all our wanderings cease, and at our Father's loved abode our souls arrive in peace!
5 Such blessings from thy gracious hand our humble prayers implore; and thou shalt be our covenant God and portion evermore.