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Text:Independence Day
Author:Nathan Strong
Tune:BENEVENTO
Composer:S. Webbe

599. Independence Day

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 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.

Text Information
First Line: Swell the anthem, raise the song
Title: Independence Day
Author: Nathan Strong
Language: English
Publication Date: 1888
Tune Information
Name: BENEVENTO
Composer: S. Webbe
Meter: 7s, D
Key: F Major or modal



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