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Lyrics of the National Anthem
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Sons and daughters of Saint Lucia love the land that gave us birth. Land of
beaches, hills and valleys, fairest isle of all the earth. Wheresoever you may
roam, love, oh love, our island home.
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Gone the times when nations battled for this Helen of the West. Gone the days
when strife and discord, dimmed her children’s toil and rest. Dawns at last a
brighter day, stretches out a glad new way.
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May the Good Lord bless our island; guard her sons from woe and harm. May our
people, live united, strong in soul and strong in arm. Justice, truth and
charity, our ideals forever be.
Lyrics by: Rev. Charles Jesse FMI
Music by: Mr. Leton Thomas
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here to listen to the Anthem played by the Royal Saint Lucia Police Band
Music for the National Anthem
Protocol for the National Anthem
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Whenever the National Anthem is played, all civilians present should stand at
attention, men with bared heads. Uniformed persons should act in accordance
with instructions.
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All three verses of the National Anthem will be sung. Normally one verse will
be played. It shall consist of the first twelve bars of the anthem unless
otherwise stated.
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The National Anthem shall be played:-
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for the purposes of a salute on ceremonial or official occasions, on arrival
and departure of:
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the Governor-General
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the Sovereign or a member of the Royal Family
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a foreign Sovereign, Head of State, or member of a reigning foreign
Imperial or Royal Family
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Governor-General of Independent Commonwealth countries
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Governors of the OECS States
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Governors, High Commissioners or Officers administering the Government of
a dependent territory within the commonwealth, and
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at the beginning of all public performances in a cinema house or other
public building.
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The National Anthem may be played:-
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at the completion of any public function, or
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when toasts are proposed at official functions
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The National Anthem should not be parodied in verse or in song, neither should
it be played in any tempo other than that officially recognised. In
particular, the tune should not be used as a dance number or for the purposes
of advertisement.
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When more than one anthem is played, the Saint Lucia anthem should be played
last.
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