286 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 prayers, 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 wandering footsteps guide. Give us each day our daily bread, And raiment fit provide. 4 O spread Thy sheltering wings around, Till all our wanderings cease. And at our Father's loved abode, Our souls arrive in peace! 5 Such blessings from Thy gracious hand Our humble prayers implore; And Thou shalt be our chosen God, And portion evermore.