Laura-Lee Was Here

Laura-Lee Was Here

July 01, 2016

Happy 149th Birthday, Canada



In 1867 the BNA Act (British North America Act) took 3 "colonies" together which became known as Canada.

The literal translation of the word, "Canada" is  from an Iroquoi (native) word meaning "settlement' or "village".


Bible verses written on Canada's Parliament Building:
  • Over the East window – “He shall have dominion also from sea to sea” (Psalm 72:8).

  • Over the South window – “Give the King thy judgment, O God, and thy righteousness unto the King’s son” (Psalm 72:1).

  • Over the West window – “Where there is no vision, the people perish” (Proverbs 29:18).

LINK More Info About Canada's Parliament Buildings


O, CANADA (National Anthem English Version)


O Canada! 
Our home and native land! 
True patriot love in all thy sons command. 
With glowing hearts we see thee rise, 
The True North strong and free! 
From far and wide O Canada, 
we stand on guard for thee. 
God keep our land glorious and free! 
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. 
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.


Bible verse on Canada Archway Parliament Buildings
in Canada's Capital City of  Ottawa



LINK to French version of O, Canada Lyrics at my French Blog