The Voice of Praise ‎#564

564. God of our fathers! from whose hand

1 God of our fathers! from whose hand
Came all our lights and blessings down;
Who this devoted, favored land
Dost with thy choicest mercy crown!

2 To learning and to knowledge reared--
We dedicate with prayer and praise
This edifice to thee, revered
Above all gods, through endless days!

3 Accept the offering--deign to dwell
With thy confiding children here;
The shades of ignorance dispel--
In Truth's omnipotence appear!

4 Here, through successive years may come
The youthful mind--fair wisdom's guest;
Long be this house Instruction's home,
When those who reared it sink to rest.

Text Information

• First Line: God of our fathers! from whose hand
• Author: J. G. Adams
• Meter: L. M.
• Publication Date: 1873
• Topic: The Christian Church: Dedication; Dedication of a School-House

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