National Anthem
LAND OF THE FREE
O, land of the free by the carib Sea,
our manhood we pledge to thy liberty!
No tyrants here linger, despots must flee
This tranquil haven of democracy
The blood of our sires which hallows the sod,
Brought freedom from slavery oppression's rod,
By the might of truth and the grace of God.
No longer shall we be hewers of wood.
Arise! ye sons of the Baymen's clan,
put on your armour, clear the land!
Drive back the tyrants, let despots flee-
Land of the Free by the Carib Sea!
Nature has blessed thee with wealth untold,
O'er mountains and valleys where praries roll;
Our fathers, the Baymen, valiant and bold
Drove back the invader; this heritage hold
From proud Rio Hondo to old Sarstoon'
Through coral isle, over blue lagoon;
Keep watch with the angels, the stars and moon;
For freedom comes tomorrow's noon.
Chorus.
Flag and Coat of Arms
National Flower
The black Orchid
National Tree
The Mahogany Tree
National Bird
The Keel Billed Toucan (Ramphastos
Solfurantus).
National Animal
The Tapir or Mountain Cow (Tapirello
Bairdii).
The National Prayer
The Belizean Prayer
Almighty and Eternal God, who through Jesus
Christ has revealed your glory to all nations,
please protect and preserve Belize, our beloved
country.
God of might, wisdom and justice, please
assist our Belizean government and people with
your Holy Spirit of counsel and fortitude.
Let the light of your divine wisdom direct
their plans and endeavours so that with your
help we may attain our just objectives. With
your guidance, may all our endeavours tend to
peace, social justice, liberty, national
happiness, the increase of industry, sobriety
and useful knowledge.
We pray, O God of Mercy, for all of us that
we may be blessed in the knowledge and
sanctified in the observance of your most holy
law, that we may be preserved in union and in
that peace which the world itself cannot give.
And, after enjoying the blessings of this life,
please admit us, dear Lord, to that eternal
reward that you have prepared for those who love
you. Amen.
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