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Text:O Canada!
Author (stanza 1):Robert S. Weir
Author (stanza 2):Albert C. Watson
Tune:O CANADA
Arranger:Frederick C. Silvester
Composer:Calixa Lavallée

806. O Canada!

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.
From far and wide, O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
God keep our land glorious and free!
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

2 Almighty Love, by Thy mysterious pow'r,
In wisdom guide, with faith and freedom dow'r;
Be ours a nation evermore that no oppression blights,
Where justice rules from shore to shore, from lakes to northern lights.
May love alone for wrong atone;
Lord of the lands, make Canada Thine own!
Lord of the lands, make Canada Thine own!

Text Information
First Line: O Canada! Our home and native land!
Title: O Canada!
Author (stanza 1): Robert S. Weir
Author (stanza 2): Albert C. Watson
Meter: Irregular meter
Language: English
Publication Date: 1997
Topic: Special Times and Seasons: God and Country
Tune Information
Name: O CANADA
Composer: Calixa Lavallée
Arranger: Frederick C. Silvester
Meter: Irregular meter
Key: E♭ Major



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