<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" standalone="yes"?><oembed><version><![CDATA[1.0]]></version><provider_name><![CDATA[A Swift Sunrise]]></provider_name><provider_url><![CDATA[https://steynian.wordpress.com]]></provider_url><author_name><![CDATA[Binky]]></author_name><author_url><![CDATA[https://steynian.wordpress.com/author/binky/]]></author_url><title><![CDATA[O Canada– July 1st: Canada&nbsp;Day]]></title><type><![CDATA[link]]></type><html><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://i0.wp.com/img181.imageshack.us/img181/7264/canadianflagej0.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>O Canada, Our home and native land;<br />
True patriot love in all thy sons command.<br />
With glowing hearts we see thee rise,<br />
The True North strong and free!<br />
From far and wide, O Canada,<br />
We stand on guard for thee.<br />
God keep our land<br />
Glorious and free!<br />
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee;<br />
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.</p>
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<p>O Canada! Where pines and maples grow,<br />
Great prairies spread and Lordly rivers flow!<br />
How dear to us thy broad domain,<br />
From East to Western sea!<br />
The land of hope for all who toil,<br />
The true North strong and free!<br />
God keep our land, glorious and free.<br />
<em>O Canada, we stand on guard for thee!<br />
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee!</em></p>
<p>O Canada! Beneath thy shining skies,<br />
May Stalwart sons, and gentle maidens rise.<br />
To keep thee steadfast thro&#8217; the years,<br />
From East to Western sea.<br />
Our own beloved native land,<br />
Our true North strong and free!<br />
God keep our land, glorious and free.<br />
<em>O Canada, we stand on guard for thee!<br />
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee!</em></p>
<p>Ruler supreme, who hearest humble prayer,<br />
Hold our Dominion, in thy loving care.<br />
Help us to find, O God, in thee,<br />
A lasting rich reward.<br />
As waiting for the better day,<br />
We ever stand on guard.<br />
God keep our land, glorious and free.<br />
<em>O Canada, we stand on guard for thee!<br />
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee!</em><br />
Amen.</p>
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<p><a href="http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1319/is_n2_v28/ai_14482021"><strong>The Much Better Original French Version</strong></a><em> </em></p>
<p><em>O Canada! Land of our forefathers<br />
Thy brow is wreathed with a glorious garland of flowers.<br />
As in thy arm ready to wield the sword,<br />
So also is it ready to carry the cross.<br />
Thy history is an epic of the most brilliant exploits.</em><em><br />
Thy valour steeped in faith<br />
Will protect our homes and our rights<br />
Will protect our homes and our rights.</em></p>
<p><em>1. Ô Canada! Terre de nos aïeux,</em><img src="https://i0.wp.com/img55.imageshack.us/img55/844/22894879563277alg9.jpg" alt="" align="right" /><br />
<em> Ton front est ceint de fleurons glorieux !<br />
Car ton bras sait porter l&#8217;épée,<br />
Il sait porter la croix !<br />
Ton histoire est une épopée<br />
Des plus brillants exploits.<br />
Et ta valeur, de foi trempée,<br />
Protégera nos foyers et nos droits.<br />
Protégera nos foyers et nos droits.</em></p>
<p><em>2. Sous l&#8217;œil de Dieu, près du fleuve géant,<br />
Le Canadien grandit en espérant,<br />
Il est né d&#8217;une race fière,<br />
Béni fut son berceau ;<br />
Le ciel a marqué sa carrière<br />
Dans ce monde nouveau.<br />
Toujours guidé par Sa lumière,<br />
Il gardera l&#8217;honneur de son drapeau,<br />
Il gardera l&#8217;honneur de son drapeau.</em></p>
<p><em>3. De son patron, précurseur du vrai Dieu,<br />
Il porte au front l&#8217;auréole de feu ;<br />
Ennemi de la tyrannie,<br />
Mais plein de loyauté,<br />
Il veut garder dans l&#8217;harmonie<br />
Sa fière liberté.<br />
Et par l&#8217;effort de son génie,<br />
Sur notre Sol asseoir la vérité,<br />
Sur notre Sol asseoir la vérité !</em></p>
<p><em>4. Amour sacré du trône et de l&#8217;autel<br />
Remplis nos cœurs de ton souffle immortel.<br />
Parmi les races étrangères<br />
Notre guide est la foi ;<br />
Sachons être un peuple de frères,<br />
Sous le joug de la loi ;<br />
Et répétons comme nos pères<br />
Le cri vainqueur: «Pour le Christ et le Roi»<br />
Le cri vainqueur: «Pour le Christ et le Roi».</em></p>
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<p><strong>&#8216;<a href="http://www3.sympatico.ca/goweezer/canada/cananhist.htm">O Canada!&#8217; &#8211; The Story Behind the Song</a></strong></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><img class="aligncenter" src="https://steynian.files.wordpress.com/2008/07/spirit-of-canada-med.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<h3 style="text-align:center;">Mother Canada at Vimy Ridge</h3>
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