GOD DEFEND NEW ZEALAND
Woros By A
THOMAS
BRACKEN
: Music BY
JOHN J.
WOODS
2. Men of ev'ry 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 war, shall be our boast, But, should foes assail our coast, Make us then a mighty host, God defend our Land. Lord of battles in Thy might, Put our enemies to flight, Let our cause be just and right, God defend New Zealand.
4. 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 New Zealand. 5. 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, Preaching love and truth to man, Working out Thy glorious plan, God defend New Zealand.
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New Zealand Listener, Volume 2, Issue 52, 21 June 1940, Unnumbered Page (Supplement)
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184GOD DEFEND NEW ZEALAND New Zealand Listener, Volume 2, Issue 52, 21 June 1940, Unnumbered Page (Supplement)
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