The New Christian Hymnal ‎#360

360. To Thee, Our God, We Fly

1. To Thee, our God, we fly
For mercy and for grace;
O hear our lowly cry,
And hide not Thou Thy face!
O Lord, stretch forth Thy mighty hand,
And guard and bless our father-land!

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 father-land!

3. The pow'rs ordained by Thee
With heav'nly wisdom bless;
May they Thy servants be,
And rule in righteousness:
O Lord, stretch forth Thy mighty hand,
And guard and bless our father-land!

4. Give peace, Lord, in our time;
O 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 father-land!

Text Information

• First Line: To Thee, our God, we fly
• Title: To Thee, Our God, We Fly
• Author: Bishop William Walsham How (1871)
• Meter: 6 6 6 6 8 8
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1929
• Topic: Special Occasions: The Nation

Tune Information

• Name: FEODORE
• Composer: William Haynes, 1829-1902
• Meter: 6 6 6 6 8 8
• Key: C Major