Hymnal: The Christian Hymnal Revised
Date: 1882
Compiler: A I Hobbs et al
Publisher/Printer: Christian Publishing Co
First Line: Swell the anthem raise raise the song
Topic: Praise of God
Writer: Nathan Strong
Composer: S Webbe
Meter: 7s double
Tune: Benevento
Hymn Number: 485
Page Number: 169, 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 heav'nly King.
Blessings from His lib'ral 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.