To Thee Our God We Fly
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To Thee our God we fly, For mercy and for grace; O hear our lowly cry, And hide not Thou Thy face!
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O Lord, stretch forth Thy mighty hand, And guard and bless our fatherland.
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Arise, O Lord of Hosts, Be jealous for Thy name, And drive from out our coasts, The sins that put to shame.
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O Lord, stretch forth Thy mighty hand, And guard and bless our fatherland.
Thy best gifts from on high In rich abundance pour, That we may magnify And praise Thee more and more.
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O Lord, stretch forth Thy mighty hand, And guard and bless our fatherland.
The pow'rs ordained by Thee With heavenly wisdom bless; May they Thy servants be, And rule in righteousness.
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O Lord, stretch forth Thy mighty hand, And guard and bless our fatherland.
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The church of Thy dear Son, In flame with love's pure fire; Bind her once more in one, And life and truth inspire.
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O Lord, stretch forth Thy mighty hand, And guard and bless our fatherland.
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The pastors of Thy fold With grace and pow'r endue, That, faithful, pure, and bold, They may be pastors true.
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O Lord, stretch forth Thy mighty hand, And guard and bless our fatherland.
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O let us love Thy house And sanctify Thy day, Bring unto Thee our vows And loyal homage pay.
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O Lord, stretch forth Thy mighty hand, And guard and bless our fatherland.