Classic Poem

God of our fatherland,
Stretch forth Thy glorious hand
And shield our isle!
Beautiful, brave, and free,
As her own guardian sea,
May she for ever be
Under Thy smile!

God of our royal kings,
Spread Thou Thy sheltering wings
Over our throne!
Blest in her people's love,
Thrice blessed from above,
Safe as a cherish'd dove,
God keep His own!

Still be Thy Gospel's light
Shining by day and night
Buckler and sword:
And where our fathers pray'd,
None making them afraid,
Vouchsafe Thy mighty aid:
Help us, O Lord!

Great Father of us all,
On Thee Thy children call,
Save and defend!
May we be one in Thee,
Knit as one family,
One for eternity,
World without end!