Swell the Anthem, Raise the Song Lyrics Nathan Strong, 1799
2 verses, meter 7s 8 l, public domain, free to print and project.
The words
Verse 1. Swell 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.
Verse 2. Here, beneath a peaceful 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.
Words copied from Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-Book (Abridged Edition) (1927). They were published in 1799, so they are in the public domain in the United States, and your church may print them, show them and sing them without a license.
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