To Thee Our God, We Fly

Verse 1

To thee, our God, we fly for mercy and for grace; O hear our lowly cry, and hide not thou thy face.

Chorus

O Lord, stretch forth thy mighty hand, and guard and bless our fatherland.

Verse 2

Arise, O Lord of Hosts, be jealous for thy name, and drive from out our coasts the sins that put to shame.

Verse 3

Thy best gifts from on high in rich abundance pour, that we may magnify and praise thee more and more.

Verse 4

The powers ordained by thee with heavenly wisdom bless; may they thy servants be, and rule in righteousness.

Verse 5

The Church of thy dear Son inflame with love's pure fire, bind her once more in one, with life and truth inspire.

Verse 6

The pastors of thy fold with grace and power endue, that faithful, pure, and bold, they may be pastors true.

Verse 7

O let us love thy house, and sanctify thy day, bring unto thee our vows, and loyal homage pay.

Verse 8

Give peace, Lord, in our time; O let no foe draw nigh, nor lawless deed of crime insult thy majesty.

Verse 9

Though vile and worthless, still thy people, Lord, are we; and for our God we will none other have but thee.