Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-book ‎#304

304. To Thee our God we fly

1 To Thee our God we fly
For mercy and for grace;
Oh, hear our lowly cry,
And hide not Thou Thy face.
O Lord, stretch forth your 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 Thy best gifts from on high
In rich abundance pour,
That we may magnify
And praise Thee more and more:
O Lord, stretch forth Thy mighty hand,
And guard and bless our Fatherland.

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 Fatherland.

5 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.

Text Information

• First Line: To Thee our God we fly
• Meter: 6, 6, 6, 6, 8, 8, (H. M.)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1918
• Topic: National

Tune Information

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