To Thee Our God, We Fly

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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

Author: William Walsham How

William W. How (b. Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, 1823; d. Leenane, County Mayo, Ireland, 1897) studied at Wadham College, Oxford, and Durham University and was ordained in the Church of England in 1847. He served various congregations and became Suffragan Bishop in east London in 1879 and Bishop of Wakefield in 1888. Called both the "poor man's bishop" and "the children's bishop," How was known for his work among the destitute in the London slums and among the factory workers in west Yorkshire. He wrote a number of theological works about controversies surrounding the Oxford Movement and attempted to reconcile biblical creation with the theory of evolution. He was joint editor of Psalms and Hymns (1854) and Church Hymns (1871). While rec… Go to person page >

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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

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Book of Hymns for the Evangelical Lutheran Joint Synod of Wisconsin and Other States #d269

Book of Hymns for the joint Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan and other states #d270

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Christian Chorals #46

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Christian Hymns #171

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Christian Worship (1993) #620

Church Hymnal, Fifth Edition #540

Church Hymnal, Fourth Edition #317

Church Hymnal, Third Edition #342

Church Hymns with Tunes #537

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College Hymnal #311

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Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New #697a

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Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New #697b

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CPWI Hymnal #189

Evangelical Lutheran Hymn Book with Tunes #d485

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Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-book #304

Fillmores' Gospel Songs for Young People's Meetings, Prayer Meetings, Revival Meetings, and Sunday School #d159

Gloria in Excelsis #d714

Gloria in Excelsis #d442

Harmony in Praise #d235

Hymnal of the Evangelical Church. Word ed. #d799

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Hymni Ecclesiae #411

Hymns Ancient and Modern (Standard ed.) #142

Hymns Ancient and Modern, New Edition #636

Hymns Ancient and Modern, New Standard Edition #330

Hymns Ancient and Modern, Revised #606

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Hymns for Elementary Schools #48

Hymns of Hope and Courage #d79

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Hymns of the Church #539

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Hymns of the Faith with Psalms #469

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Hymns of the Faith #593

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Hymns of the Living Church #411

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Hymns of the United Church #213

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Hymns of the United Church #213

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Hymns of Worship and Service #463

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Hymns of Worship and Service (15th ed.) #463

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Hymns of Worship and Service #463

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In Excelsis #750

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In Excelsis #a750

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Offices of Worship and Hymns #1180

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Services for Congregational Worship. The New Hymn and Tune Book #413

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Songs for the Chapel #204

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Sursum Corda #824a

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Sursum Corda #824b

The American Hymnal #d628

The American Hymnal for Chapel Service #d391

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The American Hymnal for Chapel Service #371

The Book of Common Praise #172a

The Book of Common Praise #172b

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The Book of Common Praise #175

The Book of Praise #647

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The Book of Worship #474

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The Christian Hymnal #404

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The Church and School Hymnal #66

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The Church Hymnal #184

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The Church Hymnal #187a

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The Church Hymnal #187b

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The Church Hymnal #187a

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The Church Hymnal #187b

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The Church Hymnary #516

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The Cyber Hymnal #6958

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The English Hymnal #565

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The English Hymnal #565

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The Excelsior Hymnal #211

The Home and School Hymnal #292a

The Home and School Hymnal #292b

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The Hymnal #661

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The Hymnal #182

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The Hymnal #668

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The Hymnal #661

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The Hymnal #187

The Hymns for the Use of Evangelical Lutheran Congregations #d509

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The Lutheran Hymnal #580

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The Lutheran Hymnary #518

The Methodist Hymn-Book with Tunes #886

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The New Christian Hymnal #360

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The New English Hymnal #127

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The People's Hymn Book #384

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The Pilgrim Hymnal #412

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The Pilgrim Hymnal #538

The Praise Hymnal #513

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The Presbyterian Book of Praise #505

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The Presbyterian Book of Praise #505

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The Sanctuary Hymnal, published by Order of the General Conference of the United Brethren in Christ #483

The School Hymnal #d48

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The School Hymnary #227

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The Scottish Hymnal #121

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The Song Companion to the Scriptures #572

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Trinity Hymnal #618

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