The Island Hymn

The Island Hymn

The Island Hymn is the patriotic song of the Canadian province of Prince Edward Island. The hymn's lyrics were written in 1908 by Lucy Maud Montgomery. [ [http://www.gov.pe.ca/infopei/index.php3?number=13513&lang=E InfoPEI, website of the Government of Prince Edward Island] ]

"Fair Island of the sea,"

"We raise our song to thee,"

"The bright and blest;"

"Loyally now we stand"

"As brothers, hand in hand,"

"And sing God save the land"

"We love the best."

"Upon our princely Isle"

"May kindest fortune smile"

"In coming years;"

"Peace and prosperity"

"In all her borders be,"

"From every evil free,"

"And weakling fears."

"Prince Edward Isle, to thee"

"Our hearts shall faithful be"

"Where'er we dwell;"

"Forever may we stand"

"As brothers, hand in hand,"

"And sing God save the land"

"We love so well."

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