"Come Ye Blessed" is one of the two territorial songs of the British overseas territory of the Pitcairn Islands, the other being " We from Pitcairn Island". "Come Ye Blessed" is also the official territorial song of the Australian territory of Norfolk Island and is sung at most island events. It is also known as the "Pitcairn Anthem" in Norfolk Island, suggesting it may have been already in use and brought by Pitcairn Islanders upon their arrival in 1856. The lyrics are taken from the

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, chapter 25, verses 34–36 and 40. The music was composed by John Prindle Scott (1877–1932) and published in 1917. "

God Save the King "God Save the King" is the national and/or royal anthem of the United Kingdom, most of the Commonwealth realms, their territories, and the British Crown Dependencies. The author of the tune is unknown and it may originate in plainchant, b ...

" remains the official national and royal anthem of the Pitcairn Islands and the official royal anthem of Norfolk Island.

Lyrics

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* 1917 published sheet music by

John Prindle Scott John Prindle Scott (August 16, 1877 in Norwich, New York – December 2, 1932 in Syracuse, New York) was an American author, lecturer, educator and composer of art songs.''ASCAP Biographical Dictionary'', second edition, p. 445 Biography He ...

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Pitcairn Anthem: ''Come ye Blessed''
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