Zion Arise! Nigeria Shine!

Should captives sing

How can the plundered laugh

Plead mercy for their iniquity 

And preserve the land

Should the noble forget

How can the distressed remember

Call up landmarks of deliverance

And give hope to the weary

Should the servants lack

How can the faithful crew rebuild

Gather prudence to the rubble

And construct the nation

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Wisdom reign

Princes be just

Peace to Nigeria 

Peace to the planet

Faith will be great

Hope will not disappoint

Love will not fail

Nigeria will win