E Ola Ke Aliʻi Ke Akua

E Ola Ke Alii Ke Akua was the national anthem of the Kingdom of Hawaii from 1860 to 1866. It used the same tune as "God Save the King". The lyrics author is William Charles Lunalilo.

Lyrics
 Ke Akua Mana Mau Eternal, mighty God Hoʻomaikaʻi, pōmaikaʻi Bless us from your bright abode I ka mōʻī Our sovereign king Kou lima mana mau May your all powerful arm Mālama kiaʻi mai Ward from our sire all harm Ko mākou nei mōʻī Let no vile foe alarm Ē ola ē. Long may he reign.     Ka inoa kamahaʻo Royal distinguished name Lei nani o mākou Our beauteous diadem Ē ola ē Long life be yours Kou ʻēheu uhi mai Thy wing spread over our land Pale nā ʻino e From every foe defend Kā mākou pule no To you our prayers ascend Ē ola ē. Long live our king.     I mua ou mākou Before Thee Ke aliʻi o nā Aliʻi King of Kings E aloha mai Of Whom all nature sings E mau ke ea ē Our prayer we bring ʻO ke aupuni nei Oh let our kingdom live E ola mau mākou Life, peace and union give Me ka mōʻī Let all Thy care receive Ē ola ē. Bless Thou our king.

References

Category:Historical anthems