Proud Bajan 1 - (#102)
National Anthem of
Barbados
In plenty and in
time of need
When this fair land was young
Our brave forefathers sowed the seed
From which our pride is 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
When this fair land was young
Our brave forefathers sowed the seed
From which our pride is 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 expectations great
Strict guardians of our heritage
Firm craftsmen of our fate
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 expectations great
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 onward we shall go
Inspired, exulting, free
And greater will our nation grow
In strength and unity
For past three hundred years
With him still on the people's side
We have no doubts or fears
Upward and onward we shall go
Inspired, exulting, free
And greater will our nation grow
In strength and unity
Just had to share these
words from our National Anthem with you.
It really is a beautiful piece of poetry, and was written by Irving
Burgie.
What can I say – I’m a proud Bajan!
(Barbadian).
I say this unapologetically: There is simply no place like Barbados in the whole wide world!!
We are a small nation but we give thanks to God and through His
help our forefathers have indeed ‘sowed the seed’ of hard work; and it is their
diligence which has paved the way for generations following.
We have also been blessed with great leaders who have been
committed to the development of this country.
We stand today on their shoulders and we have a responsibility to
protect the investment these leaders and forefathers have made in this country.
©Kerina Hall
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