O, Land of Beauty

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Here are the words of the National Anthem of St. Kitts and Nevis.  The title or name  for the national anthem is ‘O, Land of Beauty’.  Would you like to learn more about it? Here are the words.

O Land of Beauty!
Our country where peace abounds,
Thy children stand free
On the strength of will and love.
With God in all our struggles
Saint Kitts and Nevis be
A Nation bound together
With a common destiny.

As stalwarts we stand
For justice and liberty.
With wisdom and truth
We will serve and honor thee.
No sword nor spear can conquer
for God will sure defend.
His blessings shall forever
To posterity extend.

Talk About

• A national anthem is a song that is adopted by a country as an expression of the identity of the people who are from that country.
• This national anthem, or song, has two (2) verses.
• If you read it aloud it may sound like a poem.
• The anthem talks about peace, freedom, love, togetherness, justice, wisdom, truth, and service.  Pick one or two of those words and tell me what they make you feel, or what you think about when you hear the words.

Here is how we sing the national anthem