National Anthem of Barbados

In Plenty and In Time of Need

National anthem of  Barbados
Also known as	National Anthem of Barbados
Lyrics	Irving Burgie
Music	C. Van Roland Edwards
Adopted	1966

In Plenty and In Time of Need is the national anthem of the country of Barbados. It was written by Irving Burgie (1926-) and was composed by C. Van Roland Edwards (1912-1985). As one part of the West Indies Federation Barbados' anthem was supposed to be Forged from the Love of Liberty, however the current anthem was created with Barbados' moves toward independence. This song was then adopted by Barbados when it became independent in 1966.

Lyrics

In plenty and in time of need
When this fair land was young
Our brave forefathers sowed the seed
From which our pride was sprung
A pride that makes no wanton boast
Of what it has withstood
That binds our hearts from coast to coast
The pride of nationhood

Chorus:
We loyal sons and daughters all
Do hereby make it known
These fields and hills beyond recall
Are now our very own
We write our names on history's page
With expectations great
Strict guardians of our heritage
Firm craftsmen of our fate

The Lord has been the people's guide
For past three hundred years.
With Him still on the people's side
We have no doubts or fears.
Upward and onward we shall go,
Inspired, exulting, free,
And greater will our nation grow
In strength and unity.

Chorus

Rules Regarding anthem

Conduct during play

The Government of Barbados outlines the following rules for the National Anthem:

1. Whenever the National Anthem is played all civilians present should stand at attention, men with bared heads. Persons in uniform should act in accordance with instructions.

Anthem Application

2. Normally one verse only and the chorus will be played. Where a shortened version of the National Anthem is played, it shall consist of the first twelve bars of the verse and the last four bars of the chorus.

The National Anthem shall be played:

• (a) for the purposes of a salute on ceremonial or official occasions, on the arrival and departure of:
  • (i) the Governor General.
  • (ii) the Sovereign or a member of the Royal family,
  • (iii) a foreign Sovereign, Head of State or member of a reigning foreign imperial or Royal Family,
  • (iv) Governors-General of Independent Commonwealth countries.
  • (v) Governors of the Associated States, and
  • (vi) Governors, High Commissioners of Officers administering the Government of a dependent territory within the Commonwealth
• (b) at the beginning of all public performances in a cinema house.

3. The National Anthem may be played

• (a) at the completion of any public function, or
• (b) when toasts are proposed at official functions.

Rules in usage

4. The National Anthem should not be parodied in verse or in song neither should it be played in any tempo other than that officially recognises (eighty-eight crochets to the minute). Particularly, the tune should not be used as a dance number or for the purposes of advertisement.

5. When more than one anthem is played the Barbados anthem should be played last.

References

External links

• The National Anthem of Barbados - Government of Barbados
  • [1] - MIDI format
  • Vocal - Other format
  • Video - YouTube video of National Anthem with scenes of Barbados