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 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
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,
Sent by Carlos André Pereira da Silva Branco