Hail to the Homeland
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Hail to the Homeland is one of the unofficial anthem
s of Cornwall
. It was composed by the Cornish
musician Kenneth Pelmear who composed and arranged many works for church and male voice choirs and brass bands. The words were written by Pearce Gilbert, of Helston
, Cornwall.
Other Cornish 'anthems' are Trelawny
and Bro Goth Agan Tasow
.
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Anthem
The term anthem means either a specific form of Anglican church music , or more generally, a song of celebration, usually acting as a symbol for a distinct group of people, as in the term "national anthem" or "sports anthem".-Etymology:The word is derived from the Greek via Old English , a word...
s of Cornwall
Cornwall
Cornwall is a unitary authority and ceremonial county of England, within the United Kingdom. It is bordered to the north and west by the Celtic Sea, to the south by the English Channel, and to the east by the county of Devon, over the River Tamar. Cornwall has a population of , and covers an area of...
. It was composed by the Cornish
Cornish people
The Cornish are a people associated with Cornwall, a county and Duchy in the south-west of the United Kingdom that is seen in some respects as distinct from England, having more in common with the other Celtic parts of the United Kingdom such as Wales, as well as with other Celtic nations in Europe...
musician Kenneth Pelmear who composed and arranged many works for church and male voice choirs and brass bands. The words were written by Pearce Gilbert, of Helston
Helston
Helston is a town and civil parish in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It is situated at the northern end of the Lizard Peninsula approximately 12 miles east of Penzance and nine miles southwest of Falmouth. Helston is the most southerly town in the UK and is around further south than...
, Cornwall.
Other Cornish 'anthems' are Trelawny
The Song of the Western Men
"The Song of the Western Men" was written by Robert Stephen Hawker. It is also known by the title of "Trelawny".Hawker wrote the song in 1824, telling of events that took place in 1688. When the song first appeared many thought it to be a contemporary record of events, although in fact the song...
and Bro Goth Agan Tasow
Bro Goth Agan Tasow
Bro Goth agan Tasow is one of the anthems of Cornwall. It is sung to the same tune as the Welsh national anthem, Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau...
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Hail to the Homeland "
- Hail to the Homeland,
- Great bastion of the sea,
- Hear now thy children
- Proclaim their love for thee.
- Ageless thy splendour,
- Undimmed the Celtic flame.
- Proudly our souls reflect
- The glory of thy name.
- Sense now the beauty,
- The peace of Bodmin Moor,
- Ride with the breaker
- Towards the Sennen shore.
- Let firm hands fondle
- The boulders of Trencrom,
- Sing with all fervour, then
- The great Trelawny song.
- Hail to the Homeland,
- Of Thee we are a part.
- Great pulse of freedom
- In every Cornish heart,
- Prompt us and guide us,
- Endow us with thy power,
- Lace us with liberty
- To face this changing hour.
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