Barbados national anthem
Country: | Barbados |
Title: | In Plenty and In Time of Need |
Text: | Irving Burgie |
Composer: | C.VanRoland Edwards |
National anthem since: | 1966 |
Original text:
In plenty and in time of need
When this fair country was young
Our brave forefathers sowed the seed
From which our pride has sprung
A pride that makes no wanton boast
Of what it has withstood
That binds our hearts from coast to coast
The pride of nationhood
Chorus:
We loyal sons and daughters all
Do hereby make it known
These fields and hills beyond recall
Are now our very own
We write our names on history\'s page
With great expectations
Strict guardians of our heritage
Firm craftsmen of our fate
The Lord has been the people\'s guide
For past three hundred years.
With Him still on the people\'s side
We have no doubts or fears.
Upward and forward we shall go,
Inspired, exulting, free,
And greater will our nation grow
In strength and unity.
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