The Cyber Hymnal ‎#14242

14242. Forth From Their Fatherland

1 Forth from their fatherland
They sailed—a Pilgrim band,
Freedom to save.
Storm-tossed and tried their bark,
On wintry waters dark;
Faith! Like a living spark
Lighted the wave.

2 Across the waters drear
We hear their word of cheer:
"God is our stay.
Hope on, whate’er betide,
Trusting the unseen Guide—
He with us will abide.
God leads the way."

3 God leads—we follow on—
Through paths our fathers won
By service high.
Honored the ground they trod,
Sacred the Mayflower sod,
Blessed be the Pilgrim’s God—
He still is nigh.

4 Let us who yet remain
Live as they—not in vain,
For Truth and Right.
Princes and peers are we,
Serving a conscience free;
Our birthright—Liberty!
God leads with might.

Text Information

• First Line: Forth from their fatherland
• Title: Forth From Their Fatherland
• Author: Margaret B. Morton, 1854-1933
• Meter: 664.666.4
• Language: English
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: Sung in First Parish Church, December 22, 1893, Plymouth, Massachusetts

Tune Information

• Name: AMERICA
• Meter: 664.666.4
• Key: F Major or modal
• Source: Thesaurus Musicus, 1744
• Copyright: Public Domain