God Defend New Zealand

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 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 foe assail our coast

Make us then a mighty host

God defend our free land.

Lord of battles in they might

Put our enemies to flight

Let our cause be just and right

God defend New Zealand.

Let our hope for Thee increase

May Thy blessing 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

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.