To thee our God we fly For mercy and for grace; O hear our lowly cry And hide not thou thy face. | Arise, O Lord of hosts; Be jealous for thy Name, And drive from out our coasts The sins that put to shame. | Thy best gifts from on high In rich abundance pour That we may magnify And praise thee more and more. | The powers ordained by thee, With heavenly wisdom bless; May they thy servants be, And rule in righteousness. | The Church of thy dear Son Inflame with love's pure fire, Bind her once more in one, And life and truth inspire. | Give peace, Lord, in our time; O let no foe draw nigh, Nor lawless deed of crime Insult thy Majesty. | O Lord, stretch forth thy mighty hand, And guard and bless our fatherland. | |