God of Our Fathers Author: Daniel C. Roberts Composer: George W. Warren Tune: National Hymn (Warren) Scripture: Acts 1:13–14; Ps 22:4 1 God of our fathers, whose almighty hand Leads forth in beauty all the starry band Of shining worlds in splendor thro’ 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,