Author: William W. How Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #6958 Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8 Hymnal Title: The Cyber Hymnal Refrain First Line: O Lord, stretch forth Thy mighty hand Lyrics: 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] Languages: English Tune Title: LATCHFORD
To Thee Our God We Fly