I remember as a child singing the Canadian national anthem every morning. I even vaguely remember praying.

That went away, I don’t recall when. But it was in the name of “inclusion”. It was offensive to some, so it was removed. Today they’ve changed much of it.

Here are the original lyrics to the song.

Read them carefully and you will notice that this was once a nation that strived to be Godly and all the great things that come with that. But as with anything, it is our sins that tarnish us and brings forth death.

The Canada we knew, even just a few short years ago is dying, simply because we turned our backs on God and said “no thanks, we will do this our way”.

Enjoy the original song and my commentary on it.

Oh Canada – Original lyrics
English lyrics by Robert Stanley Weir

O Canada! Our home and native land!
True patriot love thou dost in us command.
We see thee rising fair, dear land,
The True North, strong and free;
And stand on guard, O Canada,
We stand on guard for thee.

(Refrain)
O Canada! O Canada!
O Canada! We stand on guard for thee,
O Canada! We stand on guard for thee.

O Canada! Where pines and maples grow,
Great prairies spread and lordly rivers flow,
How dear to us thy broad domain,
From East to Western sea!
Thou land of hope for all who toil!
Thou True North, strong and free!
(Refrain)

O Canada! Beneath thy shining skies
May stalwart sons and gentle maidens rise,
To keep thee steadfast through the years
From East to Western sea,
Our own beloved native land,
Our True North, strong and free!
(Refrain)

Ruler Supreme, Who hearest humble prayer,
Hold our dominion within Thy loving care.
Help us to find, O God, in Thee
A lasting, rich reward,
As waiting for the Better Day,
We ever stand on guard.
(Refrain)

My notes:

???? We were a nation of God.
???? We were called to be patriots and stand on guard for God
???? In order to be free, we must be strong! (weak people lead us to enslavement).
???? A land of hope for those who toil (work for it)
???? Requires stalwart (strong, mindful, and spiritual) men to keep it free
???? Requires gentle maidens (noble, refined, manners) to keep it free
???? Acknowledge God and how He responds to our humbleness
???? Hope that our dominion of the land will be within His loving care
???? Hope that we will find THE better day (Jesus’ return) as we stand on guard for thee (God).
???? Acknowledgment of the ruler supreme, God over creation (the land).