Hi, Im looking for information about the national anthem of Norfolk Island.
Who wrote the Norfolk Islander national anthem (lyrics and music)?
When was the national anthem of Norfolk Island officially adopted?
Please add any valuable information like links to anthem’s mp3, video, lyrics, free sheet music etc.
Answer
The National anthem of Norfolk Island is “Come Ye Blessed”.
Norfolk Island’s anthem lyrics were written by New Testament and the music was written by John Prindle SCOTT.
The Local Anthem, Whose Lyrics Consist Of The Words From Matthew 25:34-36, 40, Is Also Known As “The Pitcairn Anthem;” As A Territory Of Australia, “God Save The Queen” Is Official , However, The Island Does Not Recognize “Advance Australia Fair”.
Listen to Norfolk Island national anthem on Youtube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvCImzT346s
Norfolk Islander anthem lyrics (Official English)
God save our gracious Queen
Long live our noble Queen
God save the Queen
Send her victorious
Happy and glorious
Long to reign over us
God save the Queen
O Lord our God arise
Scatter her enemies
And make them fall
Confound their politics
Frustrate their knavish tricks
On Thee our hopes we fix
God save us all
Thy choicest gifts in store
On her be pleased to pour
Long may she reign
May she defend our laws
And ever give us cause
To sing with heart and voice
God save the Queen
Not in this land alone
But be God’s mercies known
From shore to shore
Lord make the nations see
That men should brothers be
And form one family
The wide world over
From every latent foe
From the assassins blow
God save the Queen
O’er her thine arm extend
For Britain’s sake defend
Our mother, prince, and friend
God save the Queen
You can find more information about Norfolk Islander anthem on Wikipedia – See link.
Sheet Music: View the Norfolk Islander national anthem sheet music – See link.
Norfolk Island
Norfolk Islander national symbol: Norfolk Island pine.
Conventional short form country name: Norfolk Island.
Conventional long form country name: Territory of Norfolk Island.