Christian Hymns ‎#171

171. 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 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.
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.

6 Give peace, Lord, in our time:
Oh, let no foe draw nigh,
Nor lawless deed of crime
Insult Thy Majesty.
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.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1898
• Topic: TheChurch Year: Day of Humiliation and Prayer; Church; Our Country; Magistrates; Missions; Peace, prayed for
• Notes: W. W. How, 1871.

Tune Information

• Name: HANDEL'S 148TH PSALM
• Composer: G. F. Handel (1742)
• Meter: 6, 6, 6, 6, 8, 8.
• Key: D Major