Today is Monday, May 27th, 2013; Karen's Korner #2576
Taken from the book "God's Promise for the American Patriot"; may not be exactly right for Memorial Day. But a great reminder of someone faithful to our American heritage:
"God of Our Fathers"
"Civil War veteran and rector of a small Episcopal parish in Brandon, Vermont
Daniel C. Roberts
wanted a new hymn for his congregation to sing
in celebration of the American Centennial in 1876.
He wrote
"God of Our Fathers,"
and his congregation sang it on
July 4.
In 1892,
this hymn was chosen to be sung at the centennial celebration
of the United States Constitution.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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