| St. Eustatius | |
| Country: | Sint Eustatius |
| Prefix: | Regional |
| Composer: | Jan Morks (1919) |
| Author: | Pieter A. van den Heuvel |
| Adopted: | 2004/2010 |
| Sound: | Goldenrock.ogg |
| Sound Title: | Digital instrumental and vocal rendition |
"Golden Rock" is the regional anthem of Sint Eustatius, which was established by the Island Council on July 29, 2004, and was officially ratified on October 8, 2010.[1] The anthem was composed by Pieter A. van den Heuvel.[2]
The lyrics were written to the melody of the Zeeland national anthem, the music of which was written by Jan Morks in 1919.[3]
Golden Rock, I’ll always miss you,When I am far from thee,Never, never I’ll forget youWhere-so-ever I may be. IIStatia's past, you are admired,though Rodney filled his bag,The First salute was fired to’The American Flag,The freedom of a nation,Promoted by our Fort,America and Statia,Both praise for it our Lord. IIIAmong the ruined houses,Of low and upper town,There a lofty feeling rouses,Which never can break down,Its faithfulness forever,As ever it has been,May God forsake us never,And save Governor and Queen. |