Words: (1818-1898); translated from Swedish to Norwegian by Nordahl Rolfsen (1848-1928); translated from Norwegian to English by an unknown author. Music: Grieg, (1843-1907). If you know when the words or music were written, the English translator, or where to get a picture of him |
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!