They, the Builders of the Nation
Author: Ida Romney Alldredge
Composer: Alfred M. Durham
Languages (14)
This song text has been indexed at SingPraises.net in the following languages:
- Cantonese (Romanized/Pingyam): [Unknown title]
- English: They, the Builders of the Nation
- English Braille: ⠠⠮⠽⠂ ⠮ ⠠⠃⠥⠊⠇⠙⠻⠎ ⠷ ⠮ ⠠⠝⠁⠞⠊⠕⠝
- Fijian: Ira Na Tauyavu Taka
- Indonesian: Penegak seluruh bangsa
- Japanese: 国を造りたる
- Japanese (Hiragana): 国を造りたる
- Japanese (Kanji): 国を造りたる
- Mandarin (Romanized/Pinyin): [Unknown title]
- Mandarin (Traditional): [Unknown title]
- Mongolian: Үндэстний бүтээн босгогчид
- Norwegian: De som bygger opp nasjonen
- Swedish: Kom, hjälp till att riket bygga
- Tongan: Ko e ngaue ʻo e Puleʻanga
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Most common tunes for “They, the Builders of the Nation”
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Copyright status of original text
This text was first published in English, in 1948 or earlier.
In copyright (IRI)
Earliest source indexed at SingPraises.net: Hymns (1948), no. 173.
Representative lyrics
English (Original Language)
1. They, the builders of the nation, Blazing trails along the way; Stepping-stones for generations Were their deeds of ev’ry day. Building new and firm foundations, Pushing on the wild frontier, Forging onward, ever onward, Blessed, honored Pioneer!
2. Service ever was their watchcry; Love became their guiding star; Courage, their unfailing beacon, Radiating near and far. Ev’ry day some burden lifted, Ev’ry day some heart to cheer, Ev’ry day some hope the brighter, Blessed, honored Pioneer!
3. As an ensign to the nation, They unfurled the flag of truth, Pillar, guide, and inspiration To the hosts of waiting youth. Honor, praise, and veneration To the founders we revere! List our song of adoration, Blessed, honored Pioneer!
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