709 The Christian Life

1. O God of Bethel, by whose hand thy people still are fed;

who through this earthly pilgrimage hast all thine Israel led:

2. Our vows, our prayers, we now present before thy throne of grace:

O God of Israel, be the God, of this 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 covenant God and portion evermore.

Words:Philip Doddridge (1702-1751), alt. Music: Dundee, melody from The CL Psalms of David, 1615; fauxbourbon The Psalms of David in Prose and Meeter, 1635