Motherland
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Title in German | Motherland |
country | Mauritius |
Usage period | from 1968 |
text | Jean Georges Prosper |
melody | Philippe Oh San |
Motherland is the national anthem of Mauritius , it is only sung in English. The music was composed by Philippe Oh San (the former band leader of the Mauritius Police Orchestra) and the lyrics were written by Jean Georges Prosper . According to official information, however, Philippe Gentil is said to have written the music.
English text
Glory to thee,
Motherland, oh motherland of mine,
Sweet is thy beauty,
Sweet is thy fragrance,
around thee we gather,
as one people,
as one nation,
In peace, justice and liberty,
Beloved country may God bless thee,
for ever and ever.
German translation
Glory is due to you,
fatherland, oh my fatherland,
sweet is your beauty,
sweet is your fragrance,
with you we gather,
As one people,
As one nation,
In peace, justice and freedom,
beloved land, may God bless you,
For forever and ever.