How we forget…
With all the things happening lately in the news, it seems as though many of us have forgotten some basic principles. I came across the lyrics for this song we all knew as kids and it struck a chord. Remember this one?
Jamaica Land of Beauty Jamaica land of beauty,
We promise faithfully
To serve thee with our talents
And bring our gifts to thee.
Jamaica we will always
In honour of thy name,
Work steadfastly and wisely
And never bring thee shame.
From riverside to mountain
From cane field to the sea,
Our hearts salute Jamaica,
Triumphant, proud and free.Together in our country,
In love and brotherhood.
We’ll work and play in freedom,
As all God’s children should,
With hearts and hands united
In thanks for everything,
That God has given unto us,
Together let us sing,From riverside to mountain
From cane field to the sea,
Our hearts salute Jamaica,
Triumphant, proud and free.
I highlighted the lines that it seems we have forgotten. If only everyone could remember these promises made as children. How proudly we sang those words when innocence had not yet left us.