" God of Nations at Thy feet In (he bonds of love wo meet; Hoar our voices wo entreat, God defend our Frceland. Guard Pacific's triple star From the shafts of strife and war, Make her praises heard afar, God defend New Zealand."—(Chorus) Have you a Copy ? Is it Sung in your Home ? The Words by the Foot of the Dominion, Thomas Bracken ; Music by J. J. Woods. The present war has brought to the front the National Aspirations of every part of the •reat British Empire. The sentiments of New Zealand aro enshrined in theso noble words of Bracken's, and a copy of this National Song should find a plaeo in every patriotic home in New Zealand. When the Honour of the Freedom of the City of London was bestowed in the Guildhall upon the Hon. W. F. Massey, the distinguished procession was welcomed into the historic building by the Brass Band playing " God defend New Zealand "—the National Anthem of the Dominion.—(See Daily Times, December 2(3, 191 G.) Words in English and Maori. Chorus in four-part Harmony. Price, 2/-; post free, 12/2. Music Headquarters, '.i DUKEDIN. CHAS.
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Otago Witness, Issue 3280, 24 January 1917, Page 5
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188Page 5 Advertisements Column 2 Otago Witness, Issue 3280, 24 January 1917, Page 5
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