Author: W. Walsham How, 1823-97 Hymnal: The New English Hymnal #127 (1986) Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8 First Line: To thee our God we fly Lyrics: 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 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.
O Lord, stretch forth thy mighty hand,
And guard and bless our native land.
3 Thy best gifts from on high
In rich abundance pour,
That we may magnify
And praise thee evermore.
O Lord, stretch forth thy mighty hand,
And guard and bless our native land.
4 The powers ordained by thee
With heavenly wisdom bless;
May they thy servants be,
And rule in righteousness.
O Lord, stretch forth thy mighty hand,
And guard and bless our native land.
5 Give peace, Lord, in our time,
O let no foe draw nigh,
Nor lawless deeds of crime
Insult thy majesty.
O Lord, stretch forth thy mighty hand,
And guard and bless our native land.
6 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 native land. Topics: The Christian Year Rogation Days Languages: English Tune Title: CROFTS 136TH
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