What is In Plenty and In Time of Need?
{{Infobox Anthem |title = In Plenty and In Time of Need |alt_title = |image = |image_size = |caption = |prefix = National |country = {{BRB}} |author = [[Irving Burgie]] |lyrics_date = |composer = C. Van Roland Edwards |music_date = |adopted = 1966 |until = |sound = |sound_title = In Plenty and In Time of Need (instrumental) }} '''In Plenty and In Time of Need''' is the [[national anthem]] of the country of [[Barbados]]. It was written by [[Irving Burgie]]. The music was written by C. Van Roland Edwards. As one part of the [[West Indies Federation]] Barbados' anthem was supposed to be [[Forged from the Love of Liberty]]. The current anthem was made with Barbados' moves toward independence. This song was then taken by [[Barbados]] when it became independent in 1966. ==Lyrics== :In plenty and in time of need, :When this fair land was young; :Our brave forefathers sowed the seed, :From which our pride was sprung. :A pride that makes no wanton boast, :Of what it has withstood; :That binds our hearts from coast to coast, :The pride of nationhood. ::We loyal sons and daughters all, ::Do hereby make it known; ::These fields and hills beyond recall, ::Are now our very own. ::We write our names on history's page, ::With expectations great; ::Strict guardians of our heritage, ::Firm craftsmen of our fate. :The Lord has been the people's guide, :For past three hundred years; :With Him still on the people's side, :We have no doubts or fears. :Upward and onward we shall go, :Inspired, exulting, free; :And greater will our nation grow, :In strength and unity. ::We loyal sons and daughters all, ::Do hereby make it known; ::These fields and hills beyond recall, ::Are now our very own. ::We write our names on history's page, ::With expectations great; ::Strict guardians of our heritage, ::Firm craftsmen of our fate. ==References== {{Reflist}} [[Category:National symbols of Barbados]] [[Category:North American anthems]]