1 God of all ages, 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.
may 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
all glory, laud, and praise be ever thine.
