How many of us know or remember the three stanzas of Ghana�s National Anthem?
More often than not, we sing or concentrate on only the first stanza, leaving the second and the third.
As the country celebrates 57 years of gaining independence, there is the need to reflect on all three stanzas of the National Anthem and pray for God to indeed make our nation great and strong.
Below are the first, second and third stanzas of our National AnthemFirst Stanza
God bless our homeland Ghana
And make our nation great and strong,
Bold to defend forever
The cause of Freedom and of Right;
Fill our hearts with true humility,
Make us cherish fearless honesty,
And help us to resist oppressors' rule
With all our will and might for evermore.
Second stanza
Hail to thy name, O Ghana,
To thee we make our solemn vow:
Steadfast to build together
A nation strong in Unity;
With our gifts of mind and strength of arm,
Whether night or day, in the midst of storm,
In every need, whate'er the call may be,
To serve thee, Ghana, now and evermore.
Third stanza
Raise high the flag of Ghana
and one with Africa advance;
Black star of hope and honour
To all who thirst for liberty;
Where the banner of Ghana freely flies,
May the way to freedom truly lie;
Arise, arise, O sons of Ghana land,
And under God march on for evermore!
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