To thee our God we fly
To thee, our God, we fly
for mercy and for grace;
O hear our lowly cry,
and hide not thou thy face.
Refrain:
O Lord, stretch forth thy mighty hand,
and guard and bless our native land.
Arise, O Lord of hosts!
Be jealous for thy name,
And drive from out our coasts
The sins that put to shame.
Refrain:
O Lord, stretch forth thy mighty hand,
and guard and bless our native land.
Thy best gifts from on high
in rich abundance pour,
that we may magnify
And praise thee evermore.
Refrain:
O Lord, stretch forth thy mighty hand,
and guard and bless our native land.
The pow'rs ordained by thee
with heav'nly wisdom bless;
may they thy servants be,
and rule in righteousness.
Refrain:
O Lord, stretch forth thy mighty hand,
and guard and bless our native land.
Give peace, Lord, in our time,
O let no foe draw nigh,
nor lawlessness and crime
insult thy majesty.
Refrain:
O Lord, stretch forth thy mighty hand,
and guard and bless our native land.
The Church of thy dear Son
inflame with love's pure fire,
bind her once more in one;
with life and truth inspire.
Refrain:
O Lord, stretch forth thy mighty hand,
and guard and bless our native land.