God of our fathers, whose almighty hand
Leads
forth in beauty all the starry band
Of
shining world 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 lots 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.