By A Collection of Hymns

      C.M. Genesis xxviii. 20 - 22.
      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 covering 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.