Christian Worship (1993) ‎#620

620. To You, Our God, We Fly

1 To you, our God, we fly
For mercy and for grace.
Oh, hear our lowly cry
And do not hide your face!
O Lord, stretch forth your mighty hand
And guard and bless our native land.

2 The pow'rs that you ordained
With heav'nly wisdom bless;
May evil be restrained,
Replaced by righteousness.

Refrain:
O Lord, stretch forth your mighty hand
And guard and bless our native land.

3 Give peace, Lord, in our time.
Oh, let no foe draw nigh
Nor lawlessness and crime
Insult your majesty! [Refrain]

4 Though vain and foolish, still
We are your people, Lord.
Oh, bend us to your will;
We'll serve no other God! [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: To you, our God, we fly
• Title: To You, Our God, We Fly
• Author: William W. How, 1823-97 (abr., alt.)
• Refrain First Line: O Lord, stretch forth your mighty hand
• Meter: 66 66 88
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1993
• Topic: Nation

Tune Information

• Name: CROFT’S 136TH
• Composer: William Croft
• Meter: 66 66 88
• Key: C Major