Eternal
Father bless our land
Guard us with Thy mighty hand.
Keep us free from evil powers
Be our light through countless hours
To our leaders, Great Defender,
Grant true wisdom from above
Justice, truth, be ours forever,
Jamaica Land we love.
Jamaica, Jamaica, Jamaica
Land we love.
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Teach
us true respect for all
Stir response to duty's call.
Strengthen us the weak to cherish
Give us vision lest we perish
Knowledge send us Heavenly Father
Grant true wisdom from above,
Justice, truth, be ours forever
Jamaica Land we love.
Jamaica, Jamaica, Jamaica
Land we love.
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for use in schools at the beginning
and end of term and on other special
occasions.
Before God and all mankind, I pledge
the
love and loyalty of my heart, the
wisdom and courage of my
mind, the strength and vigor of my
body in the service of my fellow citizens.
I promise to stand up for Justice,
Brotherhood and Peace, to work
diligently and creatively, to think
generously and
honestly, so that Jamaica may, under
God, increase in
beauty, fellowship and prosperity,
and play her part in
advancing the welfare of the whole
human race.
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for use in schools
I PLEDGE MY HEART (to the tune
of “I vow to thee, my country)
I
pledge my heart forever
To serve with humbled pride
This shining homeland ever
So long as earth abide
I pledge my hear this island,
As God and faith shall live.
My work, my strength, my love and
My loyalty to give.
O green isle of the Indies,
Jamaica, strong and free,
Our vows and loyal promises,
O heartland,’tis to thee
- by Victor Stafford Reid
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