Thine honor save, O Christ, our Lord! Hear Zion's cries and help afford; Destroy the wiles of mighty foes Who now Thy Word and truth oppose. Their craft and pomp indeed are great, And of their power they boast and prate; Our hope they scornfully deride And deem us nothing in their pride. Forgive, O Lord, our sins forgive. Grant us Thy grace and let us live. Convince Thy foes throughout the land That godless counsels shall not stand. That Thou art with us, Lord, proclaim And put our enemies to shame; Confound them in their haughtiness And help Thine own in their distress. Preserve Thy little flock in peace, Nor let Thy boundless mercy cease; To all the world let it appear That Thy true Church indeed is here.