MHB 886 – TO Thee our God we fly

Methodist-Hymns-886

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 fatherland.

2:  2. Arise, O Lord of Hosts,
Be jealous for Thy name,
And drive from out our coasts
The sins that put to shame:

3:  Thy best gifts from on high
In rich abundance pour,
That we may magnify
And praise thee more and more:

4:  The powers ordained by thee
With heavenly wisdom bless;
May they thy servants be,
And rule in righteousness:

5:  The Church of Thy dear Son
Inflame with love’s pure fire,
Bind her once more in one,
And life and truth inspire:

6:  The pastors of Thy fold
With grace and power endue,
That faithful, pure, and bold,
They may be pastors true:

7:  O let us love Thy house,
And sanctify Thy day,
Bring unto Thee our vows,
And loyal homage pay:

8:  Give peace, Lord, in our time;
O let no foe draw nigh,
Nor lawless deed of crime
Insult Thy majesty:

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