Advance Australia Fair ...Complete
Published 20160223 -:- Revised 20250829
From which the Australian National Anthem has been abbreviated. The last verse has for some reason been left out! And it is the most glorious and powerful verse in the whole song, it is virtually a prayer.
Australians all let us rejoice
For we are young and free,
We’ve golden soil and wealth for toil,
Our home is girt by sea,
Our land abounds in nature’s gifts
Of beauty rich and rare.
In history’s page, let every stage
Advance Australia Fair.
In joyful strains, then let us sing,
Advance Australia Fair.
Beneath our radiant Southern Cross,
We’ll toil with hearts and hands,
To make this Commonwealth of ours
Renowned of all the lands.
For those who’ve come across the seas
We’ve boundless plains to share,
With courage let us all combine
To Advance Australia Fair.
In joyful strains, then let us sing,
Advance Australia Fair.
With Christ our Head and Corner Stone
We’ll build our nation’s might
Whose Way and Truth and Light alone
Can guide our path aright;
Our lives, a sacrifice of love
Reflect our Master’s care;
With faces turned to heav’n above
Advance Australia Fair.
In joyful strains, then let us sing,
Advance Australia Fair.