Queen`s Jubilee - by Queen Lili`uokalani

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Queen's Jubilee - by Queen Lili'uokalani
Mahalo piha, Mo'i 'o
Enelani
Kui kou kaulana ma 'aina
pau
All hail to you, Great Queen of England
Na kai a kau, na 'one
hema
Fair Queen who rules over land and sea
From northern seas to southern shores
I kea kou 'ihi mana nui
Your way is known both far and near
Eia makou, kou kapa ai
We come to your shores, gracious lady
I kou la nui Iubili
On this great day of your Jubilee
I hi'i mai, i kou makou
aloha
To bring kind greetings from afar
Maluna ou ka malu o ka
Lani
My heaven bless you, long may you reign
Liliuokalani and Kapiolani
Maluna ou ka malu o ka
Lani
Hau'oli 'oli, Emepela 'o
'Inia
I keia makahiki Iubili
Akoakoa na li'i Aimoku
A puni ke ao holo o koa
E hii lani e mili lani
Ua hui puia me Hawaii
Eu oi mai ka lani ko na
nani
E ola ka moi ke Akua
My heaven bless you, long may you reign
at Queen Victoria'a Jubilee, 1887 All
hail, all hail, Empress of India
In this your year of Jubilee
Now kings, queens and princes great
Have all assembled here today
To pay due homage and reverent love
Hawaii joins with loyal fervor
May Heaven smile on you
God bless the Queen, long may she live
Source: Composed by
Liliuokalani, July 4, 1887,
aboard the S.S Servia, enroute
to the Jubilee celebration of
Queen Victoria. This was in
honor of the 50th year of her
reign as Queen of England &
Empress of India, held in
London. This song was
dedicated to the memory of
Mrs. Curtis Iaukea, III
Queen Victoria, 1887
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