1263--There's churches in New Zealand,

There's churches in New Zealand,

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	1.	There's churches in New Zealand,
		Standing on the local ground;
		There are lampstands brightly beaming,
		Shining out to millions 'round.
		We were raised from every nation,
		Every people, tribe, and tongue-
		With us God has gained a dwelling,
		'Tis where all His own may come,
	2.	In our midst, O New Zealand,
		Little do you realize-
		Fallen is a seed within you,
		'Midst corruption it shall rise;
		Rising up in resurrection,
		With an increase many fold,
		It shall blossom, manifesting
		Riches of God's life untold.
	3.	For the churches in New Zealand
		Faithfully the saints have prayed.
		'Gainst the churches in New Zealand
		How the devil is enraged!
		For behold, within the center
		Of his kingdom, dark and grim,
		God has gained a testimony,
		Moving, fighting on for Him.
	4.	There are churches in New Zealand
		Who the gospel does proclaim,
		To the hungry, poor, and weary,
		Sick, imprisoned, and the lame.
		Now this gospel of the kingdom
		Shall be preached until the end;
		Till the Lord who with the kingdom
		Of the heavens does descend.
	5.	There are churches in New Zealand,
		Honoring the risen Christ;
		Caring for the other churches-
		Following in truth and light;
		With them in coordination,
		We the kingdom will possess;
		Fighting as one mighty army,
		Till the kingdom's manifest.