617 | Trinity Hymnal#618 | 619 |
Text: | To thee, our God, we fly |
Author: | William Walsham How |
Tune: | ST. JOHN |
1 To thee, our God, we fly
For mercy and for grace:
O hear our lowly cry,
And hide not thou thy face:
O Lord, stretch forth thy mighty hand,
And guard and bless our fatherland.
2 Arise, O Lord of Hosts;
Be jealous for thy Name,
And drive from out our coasts
The sins that put to shame:
O Lord, stretch forth thy mighty hand,
And guard and bless our fatherland.
3 The pow'rs ordained by thee
With heav'nly wisdom bless;
May they thy servants be,
And rule in righteousness:
O Lord, stretch forth thy mighty hand,
And guard and bless our fatherland.
4 The church of thy dear Son
Inflame with love's pure fire;
Bind her once more in one,
And life and truth inspire:
O Lord, stretch forth thy mighty hand,
And guard and bless our fatherland.
5 Give peace, Lord, in our time;
O let no foe draw nigh,
Nor lawless deed of crime
Insult thy majesty:
O Lord, stretch forth thy mighty hand,
And guard and bless our fatherland.
Amen.
Text Information | |
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First Line: | To thee, our God, we fly |
Author: | William Walsham How (1871) |
Meter: | 6. 6. 6. 6. 8. 8. |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1961 |
Scripture: | |
Topic: | The Church: Unity or; National; Rulers(1 more...) |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | ST. JOHN |
Meter: | 6. 6. 6. 6. 8. 8. |
Key: | D Major |
Source: | Congregational Church Music, 1853 |