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

National anthem of	Montserrat
Lyrics	Howard Fergus
Music	George Irish
Adopted	2013

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