EMERSON] UNWRITTEN LITERATURE OF HAWAII 175 



[Translation] 

 Hawaii Ponoi 



1. Hawaii's Aery own, 



Loolv to your sovran Lord, 

 Your chief that's heaven-born, 

 Who is your King. 



Refrain: 

 Protector, heaven-sent, 

 Kamehameha great, 

 To vanquish every foe. 

 With conquering spear, 



2. Men of Hawaii's laud, 

 Loolv to your native chiefs. 

 Your sole surviving lords. 

 The nation's pride. 



Refrain: 



3. Men of Hawaiian stock, 

 My nation ever dear. 

 With loins begirt for work. 

 Strive with your might. 



Refrain, 



