God Of Nations

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 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.

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,
God defend New Zealand.

The founders of this nation clearly had a vision for it. that God has set the Nation of New Zealand apart for a specific purpose. Our very anthem is a Prayer to God asking him to protect, bless and guide our nation according to his plan and purpose. This anthem is what sets the nation of New Zealand apart. Unlike any other nation on this planet our National Anthem is a prayer to God, it is not a song that sings of how great our nation is our how great our queen is, it is a song that sings of our need for a great God. This anthem is the reason that New Zealand has survived two world wars without been harmed at all, our government is not corrupt and our economy does not experience the full damage caused by the current world economic downturn. God hears this nations prayer and he answers!

Samuel Forty