God be with the Republic

God be with the Republic was the national anthem of the Republic of Kenya, with the music being created by Kenyan statesman and musician Jumah Okpara and the lyrics by Mhina Adesida in 1979. For the duration of the Republic of Kenya's existence, God be with the Republic was used until it became a territory in the Federation of Kenya when the anthem was replaced by "God be with Kenya". 
== Lyrics ==
O God be with the Republic
Bless our great land and nation
Justice be our shield and guardian
Let us have brotherhood
Peace and liberty
Plenty be found in our land
Let one and all arise
With our hearts both strong and true
Service be our earnest endeavour
And our homeland of our Republic
Heritage and splendour
Firm may we stand in the face of danger 
Let all with one accord
In common bond united
Build our great nation together
And the glory of the Republic
The fruit of our labour
Fill every heart with courage