"God Bless our Sunny Clime" is the national song ofThe Commonwealth of the Bahamas. Its music was composed by Timothy Gibson (composer and teacher) andE. Clement Bethel (composer, and Director of Culture of the Bahamas). The lyrics were written by the Rev. Philip Rahming, aBaptist minister and lecturer at theCollege of the Bahamas.
It should not be confused with the country'snational anthem, "March On, Bahamaland", nor with theroyal anthem, "God Save the King".
God Bless our sunny clime spur us to height sublime to keep men free let brothers sisters stand Firm trusting hand in hand throughout Bahamaland
One brotherhood, one brotherhood.
Let gratefulness ascend, courageous deeds extend
From isle to isle. Long let us treasure peace,
So may our lives increase, our prayers never cease.
Let freedom ring! Let freedom ring!
The long, long night has passed, the morning breaks at last,
From shore to shore, sunrise with golden gleam
Sons n' daughters, share the dream, for one working team
One brotherhood, one brotherhood.
Not for this time nor for this chosen few alone
We pledge ourselves. Live loyal to our God.
Love country, friend and foe, oh help us by thy might!
Great God our King! Great God Our King![1]
