Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New ‎#697b

697b. To thee, our God, we fly

1 To thee, our God, we fly
for mercy and for grace;
O hear our lowly cry,
and hide not thou thy face.

Refrain:
O Lord, stretch forth thy mighty hand,
and guard and bless our native land.

2 Arise, O Lord of hosts!
Be jealous for thy name,
And drive from out our coasts
The sins that put to shame. [Refrain]

3 Thy best gifts from on high
in rich abundance pour,
that we may magnify
And praise thee evermore. [Refrain]

4 The pow'rs ordained by thee
with heav'nly wisdom bless;
may thy thy servants be,
and rule in righteousness. [Refrain]

5 Give peace, Lord, in our time,
O let no foe draw nigh,
nor lawlessness and crime
insult thy majesty. [Refrain]

6 The Church of thy dear Son
inflame with love's pure fire,
bind her once more in one;
with life and truth inspire. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: To thee, our God, we fly
• Title: To thee, our God, we fly
• Author: William Walsham How, 1823-1897
• Meter: 66 66 88
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Scripture:
  James 1:17
  ;
  John 14:27
  ;
  Psalm 27:9
  ;
  Psalm 44:24
  ;
  Psalm 69:18
  ;
  Psalm 80:19
  ;
  Psalm 102:2
  ;
  Psalm 143:7
• Topic: Protection; The Nation

Tune Information

• Name: CROFT'S 136TH
• Composer: William Croft, 1678-1727
• Meter: 66 66 88
• Key: C Major
• Source: Contributed to Playford's "The Divine Companion" (1709) by Croft