The Barbados national anthem, “In Plenty and In Time of Need,” celebrates the pride and resilience of the Barbadian nation. Below are the original lyrics in English.
Additional Information
- Anthem Name: In Plenty and In Time of Need
- Written Date: 1966
- Lyricist: Irving Burgie
- Composer: C. Van Roland Edwards
- Official Adoption Date: 1966
Original Lyrics in English
In plenty and in time of need
When this fair land was young
Our brave forefathers sowed the seed
From which our pride was 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
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
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
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