Laudes Domini ‎#599

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
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: BENEVENTO
• Composer: S. Webbe
• Meter: 7s, D
• Key: F Major or modal
• Notes: Now Public Domain.