Belize National Anthem, National Prayer & National Symbols

The tiny Central American country of Belize attained its Independence in 1981 from the United Kingdom.

The National Anthem of Belize:

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 prairies 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.

All National Belize Symbols were selected by bi-partisan support from the two major political parties (The United Democratic Party and The People’s United Party).

Belize National 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 your 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 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.

The Tapir is Belize’s National Animal

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Belize National Bird The Kill Billed Toucan

National bird of Belize Keel billed toucan

The Mahagony Tree is the National Tree of Belize

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Belize National Flower the Black Orchid

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The Flag of Belize

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Click here for a short history of Belize

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3 thoughts on “Belize National Anthem, National Prayer & National Symbols”

  1. It was very informative, I am going to belize city on a cruise and wanted to find out more about it, I started with looking at the flag and then read the history

    I am more interested in the sights of belize city

    Thanks Neal=world traveler

    Reply
  2. belize is very beautiful place im proud to be from there.Since I’ve never been to belize this information was very informative

    Reply

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