The melody is that of the German student song "Ich hab' mich ergeben" with lyrics by Hans Ferdinand Massmann (also known as "Wir hatten gebauet ein stattliches Haus" with lyrics by August Daniel von Binzer), which was also one of the unofficial national anthems of West Germany between 1949 and 1952.

[3] The lyrics are also loosely based on a translation of "Ich hab' mich ergeben".

'Tis here we are pledging,[a] With heart and with hand,[b] 𝄆 Full measure of devotion To thee, our native land.

We all work together, With heart, voice and hand,[c] 𝄆 Till we have made these islands Another promised land.

(Full measure of devotion To thee, our native land.