162. Swell the Anthem

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.

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.

Text Information
First Line: Swell the anthem, raise the song
Title: Swell the Anthem
Author: Nathan Strong, 1748-1816
Meter: 7 7 7 7 D
Language: English
Publication Date: 1966
Tune Information
Name: ST. GEORGE
Composer: George J. Elvey, 1816-1893
Meter: 7 7 7 7 D
Incipit: 33531 23334 31233
Key: F Major



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