Saint Kitts and Nevis National Anthem
O Land of Beauty!
1983
1983
Kenrick Anderson Georges
Kenrick Anderson Georges
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Key Facts
- 1. Kenrick Georges wrote both the words and the music. He was 27 when he wrote the anthem, and he died in 2019 at the age of 64.
- 2. Georges wrote his entry on the last day of the competition: he began at 2 a.m. on 31 March 1983 and was done by 6 a.m., then had a piano teacher record it on cassette and submitted it that same day.
- 3. On 3 June 1983, a little over three months before independence, the National Anthem Sub-Committee chose Georges' entry out of 45 submissions: 36 from Saint Kitts and 9 from Nevis.
Saint Kitts and Nevis National Anthem 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 honor thee.
No sword nor spear can conquer,
For God will sure defend.
His blessings shall forever,
To posterity extend!
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.
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Sources & References
- National Symbols: National Anthem . The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis (gov.kn)
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