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L-Innu Malti is the national anthem of Malta. In 1922-23, Dr A.V. Laferla, Director of Primary Schools in Malta, obtained possession of a piece of music composed by Dr Robert Samut. He handed it to Dun Karm Psaila, a well-known priest and poet, to write the lyrics for it as a school hymn. As Dun Karm began writing, he suddenly conceived the idea of writing a hymn in the form of a prayer to the Almighty.  Dun Karm, who was later to become Malta's National Poet, wanted to bridge the gap existing between the political parties and to unite all with the strong ties of religion and patriotism. L-Innu Malti was first played on the February 3, 1923. In 1945 it was declared to be the official Anthem of Malta.

Lyrics in the Maltese language

Lil din l-art ©¤elwa, l-Omm li tatna isimha,
¨¤ares, Mulej, kif dejjem Int ©¤arist:
Ftakar li lilha bl-o©¤la dawl libbist.
Ag©¤ti, kbir Alla, id-dehen lil min ja©¤kimha,
Rodd il-©¤niena lis-sid, sa©¤©¤a 'l-©¤addiem:
Seddaq il-g©¤aqda fil-Maltin u s-sliem.


English translation
By May Butcher

Guard her, O Lord, as ever Thou hast guarded!
This Motherland so dear whose name we bear!
Keep her in mind, whom Thou hast made so fair!
May he who rules, for wisdom be regarded!
In master mercy, strength in man increase!
Confirm us all, in unity and peace!