Hymnal: New Christian Hymn and Tune Book
Date: 1882
Compiler: Fillmore Brothers
Publisher/Printer: Fillmore Brothers
First Line: Swell the anthem raise the song
Topic: National
Writer: Nathan Strong
Composer: J Gauntlett
Meter: 7s
Tune: University College
Hymn Number: 449
Page Number: 148, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsSWELL the anthem, raise the song-
Praises to our God belong-
Saints and angels join to sing
Praises to the heavenly King.
Blessings from his liberal hand
Flow around this happy land;
Kept by him, no foes annoy;
Peace and freedom we enjoy.
Here, beneath a virtuous sway,
May we cheerfully obey;
Never feel oppression's rod,
Ever own and worship God.
Hark! the voice of nature sings
Praises to the King of kings:
Let us join the choral song,
And the grateful notes prolong.