This anthem was adopted in 1847 upon its independence from the United States. The person who wrote the lyrics became the third president of Liberia. There is a 1974 proposed change to lyrics, which was never made. A national anthem of Liberia. Preceded by: "Hail, Columbia" (de facto) https://planet.mblock.cc/project/6079813 "My Country, 'Tis of Thee" (de facto) Lyrics: All hail, Liberia, hail! (All hail!) All hail, Liberia, hail! (All hail!) This glorious land of liberty Shall long be ours. Though new her name, Grand be her fame, And mighty be her powers, Though new her name, Grand be her fame, And mighty be her powers, And mighty be her powers, And mighty be her powers! In joy and gladness With our hearts united, We'll shout the freedom Of a race benighted, Long live Liberia, happy land! A home of glorious liberty, By God's command! A home of glorious liberty, By God's command!