National Song (Montserrat)

For the national anthem of Mauritius, see Motherland (anthem).
For the regional anthem of Sicily, see Madreterra.

"Motherland" is the anthem of Montserrat. It became the territory's anthem in 2013. The words of the song were written by Howard Fergus, and the music was composed by George Irish. Since Montserrat is a British Overseas Territory, the official national anthem is "God Save the King".

Motherland
Flag of Montserrat.svg
National anthem ofMontserrat
LyricsHoward Fergus
MusicGeorge Irish
Adopted2013

Lyrics

Words of the song in English

Oh Montserrat, dear Motherland
Your children raise your standard high.
In toil and tears to serve you well,
A crowning jewel from God’s hand.

Chorus:
Oh Montserrat, by nature blest
To you your children sing
Come well or woe, come friend or foe
To you your people cling.

Rise up and make our country great
With art and skill and sacrifice
With masque and drum we celebrate,
Triumphant masters of our faith

Chorus

We sing our land in harmony
May God be our eternal God
And make Montserrat a house of hope,
A haven in the Carib Sea.

Chorus

No pestilence shall mar your shore
No fount of sadness overwhelm
A people striving under God
Their spirits free forevermore

Chorus

No pestilence pollutes her shore
No fount of sadness overwhelm
A people striving under God
Their spirits free forever more.

Chorus[1]

References

  1. "Motherland (Lyrics)" (PDF). Government of Montserrat. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2015-09-24. Retrieved 2022-02-08.