The Cyber Hymnal ‎#6958

6958. 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 Fatherland.

2. Arise, O Lord of hosts!
Be jealous of 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 more and more. [Refrain]

4. The powers ordained by Thee
With heavenly wisdom bless;
May they Thy servants be,
And rule in righteousness. [Refrain]

5. The Church of Thy dear Son,
Inflame with love’s pure fire,
Bind her once more in one,
And life and truth inspire. [Refrain]

6. The pastors of Thy fold,
With grace and power endue,
That faithful, pure and bold,
They may be pastors true. [Refrain]

7. O let us love Thy house,
And sanctify Thy day,
Bring unto Thee our vows,
And loyal homage pay. [Refrain]

8. Give peace, Lord, in our time;
O let no foe draw nigh,
Nor lawless deed of crime
Insult Thy majesty. [Refrain]

9. Though vile and worthless, still
Thy people, Lord, are we;
And for our God we will
None other have but Thee. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: To Thee our God we fly
• Title: To Thee Our God We Fly
• Author: William W. How (1871)
• Refrain First Line: O Lord, stretch forth Thy mighty hand
• Meter: 66.66.88
• Language: English
• Source: Church Hymns, by the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, 1871
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: Alternate tunes: PRO PATRIA, James Armistead, in Novello's Parish Choir series, 1911; WITHERSPOON, William S. Waith, 1895 (repeats last three words)

Tune Information

• Name: LATCHFORD
• Composer: William Statham
• Meter: 66.66.88
• Incipit: 53161 55123 22536
• Key: F Major
• Source: Hymns Ancient and Modern, 1875
• Copyright: Public Domain