HYMN
Sung on the 4th of July, 1834, at the Chatham Street Chapel, New-York.
Oh, Thou, whose presence went before
Our fathers in their weary way,
As with Thy chosen moved of youre
The fire by night—the cloud by day!
When from each temple of the free,
A nation's song ascends to Heaven,
Most Holy Father! unto Thee
May not our humble prayer be given?
Thy children all—though hue and form
Are varied in Thine own good will—
With Thy own holy breathings warm,
And fashioned in Thine image still.
