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 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
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 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 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.
May our mountains ever be Freedoms
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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