THE NEW ZEALAND ANTHEM.

Temuka Leader, Volume I, Issue 93, 6 November 1878, Page 3

THE NEW ZEALAND ANTHEM.

'1 ue i't. lowing are the words of the '•' New /]; aland Rational Aiitiirm" which some niii' asked l;il 'lv in th Hou-i 1 of Repress :;tntives siciuld lv distri : >ufced t.), and sung in Government ?e!iools\ The words are by Mr T Bracken of DuncQin and they have been set to music by Mr J J Woods : God of nations ! at Thy feet In the bonds of love we meet, Hear our voices we entreat, God defend our Free Land. Guard Pacific's triple star From the shafts of strife and Avar, Make her praises heard afar, God defend New Zealand. Men of every creed and race Gather here before thy face, Asking Thee to bless this place, God defend our Free Land. From dissension, envy, hate, And corruption guard our State, Make our country good and great, God defend New Zealand. Peace, not Avar, shall be our boast, But should foes assail our coast, Make us then a mighty host, Gocl defend our Free Land. Lord of battles, in thy might, Put our enemies to flight, Let our cause be just and right, God deiend Ncav Zealand. Let our love for Thee increase, May Thy blessings never cease, Give us plenty, give us peace, God defend our Free Land. From dishonour and from shame. Guard our country's spotless name, Crown her with immortal fame, God defend Ncav Zealand. May our mountains ever be Freedom's ramparts on the sea, Make us faithful unto Thee, God defend our Free Land. Guide her in the nations' van, Pleaching We and truth to man, Working out Thy glorious plan. God defend NeAV Zealand.