And hide not Thou Thy face.

4.

The powers ordained by Thee
With heavenly wisdom bless,

May they Thy servants be,

And rule in righteousness.

cres.O Lord, stretch forth Thy mighty hand, cres. O Lord, stretch forth Thy mighty hand

And guard and bless our Fatherland.

The sins that put to shame.

And guard and bless our Fatherland.

5.

The Church of Thy dear Son
Inflame with love's pure fire,
Bind her once more in one,

And life and truth inspire.

res. O Lord, stretch forth Thy mighty hand, cres. O Lord, stretch forth Thy mighty hand, And guard and bless our Fatherland.

And praise Thee more and more.

And guard and bless our Fatherland.

6.

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

cres.O Lord, stretch forth Thy mighty hand, cres. O Lord, stretch forth Thy mighty hand

And guard and bless our Fatherland.

7.

And guard and bless our Fatherland

Though vile and worthless, still

Thy people, Lord, are we;
And for our God we will

None other have but Thee.

cres. O Lord, stretch forth Thy mighty hand,
And guard and bless our Fatherland. Amen.