Where over the world, say where,
You find an island there

So lovely small with nations free

With people French and Dutch

Though talking English much,
As thee Saint Martin in the sea ?

O sweet Saint Martin’s Land

So bright by beach and strand

With sailors on the sea and harbors free

Where the chains of mountains green
Variously in sunlight sheen

Oh I love thy Paradise,
Nature beauty fairly nice.

Oh I love thy Paradise,
Nature beauty fairly nice.

How pretty between all green
Flamboyants beaming gleam

Of flowers red by sunlight set

Thy cows and sheep and goats
In meadows or on the roads

Thy donkeys keen I can’t forget

O sweet Saint Martin’s Land

So bright by beach and strand

With sailors on the sea and harbors free

Where the chains of mountains green
Variously in sunlight sheen

Oh I love thy Paradise,
Nature beauty fairly nice. 

Oh I love thy Paradise,
Nature beauty fairly nice.

Saint Martin I like thy name

In which Columbus fame
And memories of old are closed

For me a great delight
Thy Southern Cross the night

May God the Lord protect thy coast!

O sweet Saint Martin’s Land
So bright by beach and strand

With sailors on the sea and harbors free

Where the chains of mountains green
Variously in sunlight sheen

Oh I love thy Paradise,
Nature beauty fairly nice.

Oh I love thy Paradise,
Nature beauty fairly nice.

In 1958, “O Sweet Saint Martin’s Land” was composed by Father Kemps to celebrate the island of Saint Martin. Today, it is the anthem of both sides of the island. The song reflects the natural captivating beauty of the island and the spirit that lives on in the hearts of its inhabits through the years. Join us as we celebrate Saint Martin’s Day on November 11! To hear the song, click here.