GOD DEFEND NEW ZEALAND.
National Anthem. Words by Mr Thomas Bracken ; Music by Mr John J. Woods. I. God of Nations ! at Thy feet In the bonds of love we meet; Hear our voices ! we entreat; God defend our Freeland ! Guide Pacific’s triple star From the shafts of strife .and war ! Make her praises heard afar ! God defend New Zealand ! CHORUS. God of Nations ! at Thy feet, In the bonds of love we meet ; Hear our voices ! we entreat; God defend our Freeland ! Guard Pacific’s triple star From the shafts of strife and war ! Make her praises heard afar ! God defend New Zealand ! ii. Men of evTy creed and race Gather here before Thy face, Asking Thee to bless this place. God defend our Freeland ! From dissension, envy, hate, And corruption guard our state ! Make our country good and great ! God defend New Zealand ! m. Peace, not war, shall be our boast; But, should foes assail our coast, Make us then a mighty host ! God defend our Freeland ! Lord of battles ! in Thy might Put our enemies to flight ! Let our cause be just and right ! God defend New Zealand ! IV. Let our love for Thee increase ! May Thy blessings never cease ! Give us plenty ! give us peace ! God defend our Freeland ! From dishonour and from shame Guard our country’s spotless name ! Crown her with immortal fame ! God defend New Zealand ! v. May our mountains ever be Freedom’s ramparts on the sea ! Make us faithful unto Thee ! God defend our Freeland ! Guide her in the nations’ van ! Preaching love and truth to man, Working out thy glorious plan. God defend New Zealand ! CHORUS. God of Nations ! at Thy feet, In the bonds of love we meet; Hear our voices ! we entreat; God defend our Freeland ! Guide Pacific’s triple star From the shafts of strife and war ! Make her praises heard afar ! God defend New Zealand 1
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Kumara Times, Issue 2560, 18 November 1884, Page 3
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316GOD DEFEND NEW ZEALAND. Kumara Times, Issue 2560, 18 November 1884, Page 3
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