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In the bonds of love we meet Hear our
voices, we entreat God defend our free

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land God, Pacific's triple star From the
shafts of strife and war Make her praises,

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her love for God defend New Zealand

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Men of every creed and race Gather here
before thy face Asking thee to bless this

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place God defend our free land From
dissension, envy, hate And corruption,

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God our state Make our country good and
great God defend New Zealand

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Peace not war shall be our boast But
should foes assail our coast Make us with

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a mighty host God defend our free land
Lord of battles, in thy might Put our

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enemies to flight Let our cause be just
and right God defend New Zealand

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Grace, may thy blessings never cease Give
us plenty, give us peace God defend our

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free land From dishonor and from shame
God, our country's faultless name Crown

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her with immortal fame God defend New
Zealand

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May our mountains ever be Freedom's
ramparts on the sea Make us faithful unto

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thee God keep in our free land Guide her
in the nation's band Preaching love and

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truth to men Working out my glorious plan
God defend New Zealand