Karakia

The destruction of Christchurch has hit Kiwis hearts all over the globe , as motions be it natural or people power around the world are changing this earth we all call home may it remind us all our Lord is near.

A good friend brought this version of the new zealand national anthem to my attention and you might find you cant help but follow the words and sing along its proved what a beautiful country New Zealand is. Remembering our last visit and hopefully another one very soon this is for our NZ friends where ever you may be.

Download Cindy Ruakere's version of the National Anthem here.

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 ev'ry 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 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

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

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