The Sierra Leone national anthem, “High We Exalt Thee, Realm of the Free,” is a symbol of national pride and unity. Below are the original lyrics in English.
Additional Information
- Anthem Name: High We Exalt Thee, Realm of the Free
- Written Date: 1961
- Lyricist: Clifford Nelson Fyle
- Composer: John Akar
- Official Adoption Date: 1961
Original Lyrics in English
High we exalt thee, realm of the free,
Great is the love we have for thee,
Firmly united ever we stand,
Singing thy praise, O native land,
We raise up our hearts and our voices on high,
The hills and the valleys re-echo our cry,
Blessing and peace be ever thine own,
Land that we love, our Sierra Leone.
One with a faith that wisdom inspires,
One with a zeal that never tires,
Ever we seek to honor thy name,
Ours is the labor, thine the fame,
We pray that no harm on thy children may fall,
That blessing and peace may descend on us all,
So may we serve thee ever alone,
Land that we love, our Sierra Leone.
Knowledge and truth our forefathers spread,
Mighty the nations whom they led,
Mighty they made thee, realm of the free,
Land of the brave and the land of the free,
We pledge our devotion, our strength and our might,
Thy cause to defend and to stand for thy right,
All that we have be ever thine own,
Land that we love, our Sierra Leone.
English Translation of the Lyrics
The Sierra Leone national anthem is already in English and does not require a translation. “High We Exalt Thee, Realm of the Free” reflects the pride and unity of Sierra Leone.
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