Verse 1

GOD bless our native land! May heaven’s protecting hand Still guard our shore: May peace her power extend, Foe be transformed to friend, And Britian’s rights depend On war no more.

Verse 2

O Lord, our monarch bless With strength and righteousness Long may he reign: His heart inspire and move ith wisdom from above; And in a nation’s love His throne maintain.

Verse 3

May jusr and righteous laws Uphold the public cause, And bless our isle: Home of the brave and free, Thou land of liberty, We pray that still on thee Kind heaven may smile.

Verse 4

Nor on this land alone, But be God’s mercies known From shore to shore: Lord make the nations see That men should brothers be, And form one family The wide world o’er

Background: God Bless Our Native Land May Heaven’s