O Canada! Our home and native land!
Representative text
As printed in The Church Hymnal (1941), no. 508 — the newest hymnal carrying it.
Verse 1
O Canada! Our home and native land! True patriot love in all thy sons command. With glowing hearts we see thee rise The True North strong and free; And stand on guard, o Canada, We stand on guard for thee.
Refrain
O Canada! Glorious and free! We stand on guard, we stand on guard for thee. O Canada! We stand on guard for thee.
Verse 2
O Canada! Where pines and maples grow, Great prairies spread and lordly rivers flow. How dear to us thy broad domain, From east to western sea! Thou land of hope for all who toil! Thou True North strong and free.
Verse 3
O Canada! Beneath thy shining skies May stalwart sons and gentle maidens rise To keep thee steadfast through the years From east to western sea, Our own beloved native land, Our True North strong and free!
Verse 4
Ruler supreme who hearest humble prayer, Hold our Dominion in Thy loving care. Help us to find, o God, in Thee A lasting rich reward, As waiting for the better day, We ever stand on guard.