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R2a. O God of Bethel! by whose hand

1 O God of Bethel! by whose hand
thy people still are fed;
who through this weary pilgrimage
hast all our fathers led:
2 Our vows, our pray'rs, we now present
before thy throne of grace;
God of our fathers! be the God
of their succeeding race.

3 Through each perplexing path of life
our wand'ring footsteps guide;
give us each day our daily bread,
and raiment fit provide.
4 O spread thy cov'ring wings around
till all our wand'rings cease,
and at our Father's lov'd abode
our souls arrive in peace.

Text Information
First Line: O God of Bethel! by whose hand
Meter: CM
Language: English
Publication Date: 2004
Scripture:
Notes: May sing to KILMARNOCK (#75) or SALZBURG (#121)
Tune Information
Name: ST PAUL (ABERDEEN)
Composer (attributed to): Andrew Tait
Harmonizer: David Evans, 1874-1948
Meter: CM
Key: G Major
Source: Collection printed by James Calmers, Aberdeen c. 1749



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