Written by Clifford Nelson Fyle and composed by John Akar in a nationwide competition,[1] it was adopted in 1961 when the country became independent from the United Kingdom, replacing "God Save The Queen".

The anthem consists of three verses, each ending with the phrase "Land that we love, our Sierra Leone."

We raise up our hearts and our voices on high, The hills and the valleys re-echo our cry; Blessing and peace be ever thine own, Land that we love, our Sierra Leone.

One with a faith that wisdom inspires, One with a zeal that never tires; Ever we seek to honour thy name, Ours is the labour, thine the fame.

We pray that no harm on thy children may fall, That blessing and peace may descend on us all; So may we serve thee ever alone, Land that we love, our Sierra Leone.