Saint Kitts and Nevis
O Land of Beauty!
1983
1983
Kenrick Anderson Georges
Kenrick Anderson Georges
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Key Facts
- 1. Kenrick Georges both wrote and composed the anthem, making him the sole creator, which is relatively rare for a national anthem.
- 2. The anthem's melody has a calypso-influenced rhythm, reflecting the Caribbean musical heritage of the islands despite its formal ceremonial lyrics.
- 3. Saint Kitts and Nevis held its anthem competition just months before independence, and Georges' entry was selected over dozens of submissions from both islands.
Lyrics
O Land of Beauty!
Our country where peace abounds,
Thy children stand free
On the strength of will and love.
With God in all our struggles,
Saint Kitts and Nevis be,
A nation bound together,
With a common destiny.
As stalwarts we stand,
For justice and liberty.
With wisdom and truth
We will serve and honour thee.
No sword nor spear can conquer
For God will sure defend.
His blessings shall forever
To posterity extend.
O Land of Beauty!
Our country where peace abounds,
Thy children stand free
On the strength of will and love.
With God in all our struggles,
Saint Kitts and Nevis be,
A nation bound together,
With a common destiny.
Translations are non-official and intended to convey meaning, not replace originals
Analysis
EditorialWritten and composed by Kenrick Anderson Georges, the anthem was adopted upon independence from the United Kingdom on September 19, 1983. Saint Kitts and Nevis is the smallest sovereign state in the Americas by both area and population. The anthem emphasizes unity between the two islands.