"Motherland"  the national anthem of Mauritius was composed by Philippe Gentil

12 March

The lyrics were written by Jean Georges Prosper 

Glory to thee,

Motherland, oh motherland of mine,

Sweet is thy beauty,

Sweet is thy fragrance,

around thee we gather,                                                        

as one people,

as one nation,

In peace, justice and liberty,

Beloved country may God bless thee,

for ever and ever.