O God of Bethel, by whose hand
by Philip Doddridge recast by John Logan · by Qii i P. Ii U. I. -oj J. J. Gi
Representative text
As printed in The Church Hymnal (1941), no. 88 — the newest hymnal carrying it.
Verse 1
O God of Bethel, by whose hand Thy people still are fed, Who through this weary pilgrimage Hast all our fathers led.
Verse 2
Our vows, our prayers, we now present Before Thy throne of grace; God of our fathers, be the God Of their succeeding race.
Verse 3
Through each perplexing path of life Our wandering footsteps guide; Give us each day our daily bread, And raiment fit provide.
Verse 4
O spread Thy covering wings around, Till all our wanderings cease, And at our Father’s loved abode We find at last Thy peace.