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.