Iceland Home

Iceland Home
Title in German	Island home
country	jersey
text	Gerard Le Feuvre
melody	Gerard Le Feuvre

Island Home ("Inselheimat") is the official national anthem of the Bailiwick of Jersey . It was composed by Gerard Le Feuvre . In 2008 this replaced Ma Normandie as the anthem as part of a competition . In addition to God Save the Queen , Island Home is used as the official national anthem.

song lyrics

English original	German translation (freely translated)
Ours is an Island home Firm on rock and strong by sea Loyal and proud in history, Our thankful hearts are Raised to God for Jersey.	Ours is an island home Firm on rock and strong by the sea Loyal and proud in history Our grateful hearts are Raised to God for Jersey.
The beauty of our land Long inspires both eye and mind. Ours the privilege to guard its shore So help we God that Jersey might by grace endure.	The beauty of our country Long inspires mind and eye. We have the privilege of protecting its coast So let's help God that May Jersey endure by grace.

Individual evidence

1. ↑ Anthem for Jersey at gov.je (accessed February 1, 2014)