Patriots of Micronesia
Patriots of Micronesia ( German Patriots of Micronesia ) has been the national anthem of the Federated States of Micronesia since 1991 . This hymn replaced the hymn Preamble , which had been in use since 1976 .
The melody is that of the German song I have surrendered , which immediately after the Second World War had the function of a German substitute national anthem . The text of the hymn is also similar to this song right down to the individual formulations. It is not known whether the decision-makers of the Micronesian Federation were actually inspired by the fact that it was a folk song from the former colonial power Germany , or whether the song was known from school lessons there during the German colonial era.
English text
- This here we are pledging,
- with heart and with hand,
- Full measure of devotion
- to thee, our native land,
- Full measure of devotion
- to thee, our native land.
- Now all join the chorus,
- let union abide.
- Across all Micronesia
- join hands on every side,
- Across all Micronesia
- join hands on every side.
- We all work together,
- with hearts, voice and hand,
- Till we have made these islands
- another promised land,
- Till we have made these islands
- another promised country.