Eternal Father bless our land,
Guard us with Thy Mighty Hand,
Keep us free from evil powers,
Be our light through countless hours.
To our Leaders, Great Defender,
Grant true wisdom from above.
Justice, Truth be ours forever,
Jamaica, Land we love.
Jamaica, Jamaica, Jamaica land we love.

Teach us true respect for all,
Stir response to duty’s call,
Strengthen us the weak to cherish,
Give us vision lest we perish.
Knowledge send us Heavenly Father,
Grant true wisdom from above.
Justice, Truth be ours forever,
Jamaica, Land we love.
Jamaica, Jamaica, Jamaica land we love.


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Jamaica
"Jamaica, Land We Love"

Words by:Hugh Braham Sherlock
Music by:Robert Charles Lightbourne
Adopted:1962

Jamaica's anthem was adopted upon independence in 1962. The music and lyrics
were created separately and then arranged by Mapletoft Poulle and submitted to
the National Anthem Committeewhere it was selected in a competition for a
national anthem. (The first word of the second line is often sung as "Guide",
although "Guard" remains official.)
