"In Plenty and In Time of Need" is the national anthem of Barbados. Adopted in the fall of 1966, it was composed by C. Van Roland Edwards, and the lyrics were written by Irving Burgie.[1]
Lyrics[]
English official[]
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[1]
Bajan Creole lyrics[]
Trivia[]
- Originally, Barbados was supposed to have "Forged from the Love of Liberty" – the current anthem of Trinidad and Tobago – as its national anthem; however, "In Plenty and In Time of Need" was geared towards Barbados' independence.
Refereces[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 THE NATIONAL ANTHEM. Barbados Integrated Government.