Daniel crane roberts god of our fathers11/18/2023 ![]() “Religion” may be defined as what believers do for God. We want what Daniel Roberts calls God’s “true religion” to be expressed in our society. May we continue to experience the Lord’s “bounteous goodness” in a land of peace and lawful order. We call upon God to protect us from our enemies, and from those natural disasters that threaten us. For this to happen, we realize that we must obey His Word, and do His will.ĬH-3. We desire that the Lord be our Ruler still, guarding and guiding us day by day. We can look back on the way God has led us, and blessed our nation with freedom. To Him we are grateful, and lift our songs to praise to the throne of the Almighty.ĬH-2. God created an immense and beautiful universe of stars and planets, and He holds them in their place (Gen. Even a brief look at the lyrics will show it is solidly biblical, and says some significant things.ĬH-1. It’s certainly not in keeping with the strong statement made by Daniel Roberts’ hymn. Other nations have followed the same prohibition, removing virtually any admission that our blessings come from God, and we are accountable to Him for how we use them. And there was no intention of utterly secularizing all of public life.īut it has now been warped to mean that there can be no expression of religious faith at government sanctioned events, in public schools, and more. In the United States Constitution, the First Amendment states that “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.” This is abundantly clear. In our day, the concept of “the separation of church and state” has been grossly misapplied. This is a hymn that can (and should) be sung by all Christians, even in countries other than the United States, since there are no explicit references in it to that nation. It was written by a Christian clergyman, and when he speaks of God’s love, God’s Word, and the One who should receive the glory for blessings enjoyed (CH-2), there is no question what he means. Though there is no mention of Christ and the foundational importance of the gospel of grace, this remains a truly magnificent national hymn. With its unique trumpet fanfare before each stanza, it provides a superb setting for the text. Though Pastor Roberts suggested an old tune that could be used, George Warren was asked to compose one especially for the hymn. ![]() ![]() Given that the song was written for the American Centennial in 1876, possibly the author had men such as George Washington, and Thomas Jefferson specifically in mind–the nation’s founding “fathers.”ĭaniel Roberts called himself a simple “country parson,” and submitted his hymn to the Centennial planning committee anonymously. One hymnal has amended this to “God of the ages.” Pardon me, but this is silliness! It’s clear that forefathers are in view–a common designation for ancestors. Note: The revisionists are troubled by the use of “fathers” in the opening line. Music: National Hymn, by George William Warren (b. ![]()
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