In the bonds of love we meet Hear our voices, we entreat God defend our free
land God, Pacific's triple star From the shafts of strife and war Make her praises,
her love for 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,
God 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 with
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
Grace, may thy blessings never cease Give us plenty, give us peace God defend our
free land From dishonor and from shame God, our country's faultless 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 keep in our free land Guide her in the nation's band Preaching love and
truth to men Working out my glorious plan God defend New Zealand