Chorus

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

Verse 1

TO Thee our God we fly For mercy and for grace; O hear our lowly cry, And hide not thou Thy face.

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, And 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 weak and wayward, still Thy people, Lord, are we; And for our God we will None other have but Thee. Amen.

Background: To Thee Our God We Fly For