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The winning script was written by Reverend Hon. Hugh Sherlock, the music was composed by Hon. Robert Lightbourne, and the anthem was arranged by Mapletoft Poulle and Christine Alison Poulle. [4] [5] [1]
The Anthem is the creative work of four persons, the late Rev. and Hon. Hugh Sherlock, OJ, OBE, the late Hon. Robert Lightbourne, OJ, the late Mapletoft Poulle and Mrs. Poulle (now Mrs. Raymond Lindo). Code for Use of the Jamaican National Anthem.
The Jamaican National Anthem is “Jamaica, Land We Love” . All persons should stand at attention, (i.e., heels together) at the playing of the National Anthem and men should remove their hats. Singing of the National Anthem should form part of the ceremony of raising and lowering of the flag at the beginning and end of term in schools and at ...
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The music was composed by the Honorable Robert Lightbourne. The final arrangement is the work of Mapletoft Poulle. Though they worked independently, the final product is beautiful and moving. Jamaican National Anthem Lyrics. Jamaica, Land We Love. Eternal Father bless our land, Guard us with Thy Mighty Hand, Keep us free from evil powers,
When the legendary Hugh Sherlock wrote this, our National Anthem, he must have been duly inspired by the almighty. I may be a little subjective, but I don't think there is any other National Anthem that is as meaningful, emotional and moving, as Jamaica's. Note: [ Click Here for the Jamaica National Pledge.]
In 1962, Jamaica achieved political independence and great effort was put into creating a national anthem which would reflect the hopes and aspirations of the new nation. The Rev. Hugh Sherlock had written lyrics for the anthem and asked the Hon Robert Lightbourne, an industrialist, politician and musician, to put the words to music.
Lyrics. Hugh Sherlock. Music. Robert Lightbourne. Adopted. 1962. " Jamaica, Land We Love " is the national anthem of Jamaica. The words were written by Hugh Sherlock and the music was composed by Robert Lightbourne and arranged by Mapletoft Poulle.
