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 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 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,
with 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]
Source: CPWI Hymnal #189
First Line: | To Thee our God, we fly |
Title: | To Thee Our God, We Fly |
Author: | William Walsham How (1871) |
Meter: | 6.6.6.6.8.8 |
Language: | English |
Refrain First Line: | O Lord, stretch forth thy mighty hand |
Copyright: | Public Domain |