Fair Antigua and Barbuda! 
We thy sons and daughters stand 
Strong and firm in 
Peace or danger 
To safe-guard our Native Land 
We commit ourselves to building 
A true nation brave and free; 
Ever striving, ever seeking, 
Dwell in love and unity 
  
Raise the standard! Raise it boldly!
Answer now to duty's call
To the service of thy country,
Sparing nothing, giving all;
Gird your loins and join the battle
'Gainst fear, hate and poverty,
Each endeavouring, all achieving,
Live in peace where man is free.

God of nations, let Thy blessings
Fall upon this land of ours;
Rain and sunshine ever sending,
Fill her fields with crops and flowers;
We her children do implore Thee,
Give us strength, faith, loyalty,
Never failing, all enduring
To defend her liberty.


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Antigua and Barbuda
"Fair Antigua, We Salute Thee"

Words by:Novelle Hamilton Richards
Music by:Walter Garnet Picart Chambers
Adopted:1967

Upon achieving statehood in the commonwealth in 1967, Antigua adopted this
anthem, albeit with somewhat different lyrics. When full independence was
granted in 1981, Antigua, now linked with Barbuda, adopted the current lyrics
with the melody in use since 1967.
