ANZAC HYMN CHOSEN

Taranaki Daily News, 23 July 1929, Page 14

ANZAC HYMN CHOSEN

NEW ZEALAND COMPOSITION.

SELECTION BY ARCHBISHOP.

Auckland, July 19. At last Anzac Day service, Archbishop ; Averill suggested that the time had arl rived for New Zealanders to produce an anthem or'hymn for this anniversary which would express the deeper meaning of the service. Response has been made by about 50 people in various parts of the Dominion. Archbishop Averill has selected some verses by Mr. J. T, Birch, and these have been set to music by the city organist, Mr. J. Maughan Barnett. The composition has been accepted by the Auckland Returned. Soldiers’ Association, and is available for any association which desires to use it. The words are:— Oh, Lord of Love, with whom in Heaven now dwell In rest eternal, from all burden free, New Zealand's sons who nobly fought and fell, Teach us to honour their ideals and Thee. Name of Anzac, Fame of Anzac, Live for evermore! Almighty God, inspire us all to strive For Love and for the brotherhood of man; And grant the Anzac spirit may survive. On evil strift, oh Lord, place Thou Thy ban. Name of Anzac, Fame of Anzac, Live for evermore! Oh, Lord of Hosts, whose banner is unfurled Throughout our Empire, humbly do we plead That Thou wilt help us make a warlcss world, And banish hatred, jealousies and greed. Name of Anzac, Fame of Anzac, Live for evermore! Instil in us, oh Lord, the will for peace, The zeal to light for it with might and main. Our gallant sons who died that war should cease Must not have made their sacrifice in vain. Name of Anzac, Fame of Anzac, Live for evermore!