O God of Hosts, with Thy strong hand, Protect the sons of our fair land; Be Thou our Shield in war or peace, And guide our steps till life shall cease. Thou Lord, defend this land of ours, Its smiling shores, its mountain towers; Thy blessing on its future shed Like morning dew when night is fled. In truth and light we fain would grow, Thy laws would love, Thy Word would know; In Thee we will for aye abide; O Lord of all, be Thou our Guide!