New Zealand National Anthem.
The following are the words ofine N.Z. National Anthem, by T. Bracken, and set to mnsic by Mr J. J. Wood, so frequently referred to during the late session; Ilia anthem has been translated into Maori at the request of Sir George Grey :-* God of nations 1 at Thy feet In the bonds of lore we meet, Hear our voices we entreat, God defend our Free Land. Guard Pacific's triple star From the shafts of strife and war, 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 disssnsion, envy, hate, And corruption /guard our State, Make our country good and great, God defend New Zealand.
Peace, not war, shall be our boast. But should foes assail oar aoast, Make us (ben a mighty host, . God defend our Free Land. Lord of battles, in Thy might, Put our enemies to flight, Let our cause be just and right, God defend New Zealand. Let pur lore for^Thee inoreMv > May Thy blessings never oeijt Give us plenty, give us peao^T God defend our Free Land. From dishonour and from shame, Guard oar country's spotless name* Crown her with immortal fame, God defend New Zealand.
May our mountains ever b% Freedom's ramparti on tb« teat Make u« faithful nntoThee,
. God defend oar Free Land. Guide her in the nations' van. Preaching lovo and truth to man, Working out Thy glorious plan, < God defend New Zealand.
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Thames Star, Volume IX, Issue 3038, 9 November 1878, Page 2
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258New Zealand National Anthem. Thames Star, Volume IX, Issue 3038, 9 November 1878, Page 2
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