The New English Hymnal ‎#127

127. 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 native 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 native land.

3 Thy best gifts from on high
In rich abundance pour,
That we may magnify
And praise thee evermore.
O Lord, stretch forth thy mighty hand,
And guard and bless our native land.

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 native land.

5 Give peace, Lord, in our time,
O let no foe draw nigh,
Nor lawless deeds of crime
Insult thy majesty.
O Lord, stretch forth thy mighty hand,
And guard and bless our native land.

6 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 native land.

Text Information

• First Line: To thee our God we fly
• Author: W. Walsham How, 1823-97
• Refrain First Line: O Lord, stretch forth thy mighty hand
• Meter: 66 66 88
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: The Christian Year: Rogation Days
• Notes: Alternative tune CHRISTCHURCH 114

Tune Information

• Name: CROFTS 136TH
• Composer: William Croft, 1678-1727
• Meter: 66 66 88
• Key: C Major
• Source: Playford's The Divine Companion, 1709