'God Defend New Zealand' Vocals and Music by Senator Papahatziharalambrous

G’day punters! Let me start off by saying, may the ‘All Blacks’ never hear this track before playing Australia. Period.

Having said that, I can only hope anyone who listens to this, feels the same joy I did, and gets much enjoyment from my humble version. May our Kiwi mates, and ANZACS across the ditch, not be too harsh or critical. My only defense is that I wanted this song to be as powerful as the lyrics are, and that the poetry should be heard, and heard again. Truly, a beautiful anthem, and inspiring message for all. May God defend and bless New Zealand.

Cheers,
Senator Papahatziharalambrous

Lyrics

Verse 1:

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.

Verse 2:

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.

Chorus:

Guard Pacific's triple star
From the shafts of strife and war,
Make her praises heard afar,
God defend New Zealand.

Verse 3:

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.

Verse 4:

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.

Chorus:

Guard Pacific's triple star
From the shafts of strife and war,
Make her praises heard afar,
God defend New Zealand.

Verse 5:

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.

Outro:

Guard Pacific's triple star
From the shafts of strife and war,
Make her praises heard afar,
God defend New Zealand.

Cheers,

Senator Papahatziharalambrous

Available to download for FREE on BandCamp: God Defend New Zealand | Senator Papahatziharalambrous (LINK): https://senatorpapahatziharalambrous.bandcamp.com/track/god-defend-new-zealand

Vocals and Music by Senator Papahatziharalambrous
Original Lyrics by Thomas Bracken

Available to download for FREE on BandCamp: God Defend New Zealand | Senator Papahatziharalambrous (LINK): https://senatorpapahatziharalambrous.bandcamp.com/track/god-defend-new-zealand

Video Out Now: https://youtu.be/UDfElDeqiMs?si=irn8Y_OGwJcNzAgD

Substack Article: https://senatorpapahatziharalambrous.substack.com/p/god-defend-new-zealand