God Defend New Zealand
New Zealand has the best national anthem in the world – hands down, no competition! NZ’s anthem gives God the glory, honour and majesty that He is rightly due.
For practice, sing along with Christian singer/songwriter Cindy Ruakere in her beautiful rendition of NZ’s anthem (Click: Cindy Ruakere new-zealand-national-anthem).
New Zealand National Anthem
(versus 1-6, left to right)
| 1 | E Ihowā Atua, O ngā iwi mātou rā Āta whakarongona; Me aroha noa Kia hua ko te pai; Kia tau tō atawhai; Manaakitia mai Aotearoa |
2 | 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 |
| 3 | 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 |
4 | Peace, not war, shall be our boast But should our 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 |
| 5 | 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 |
6 | 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 |
Powerful preaching from George Ee tonight from 7.30pm.