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Text:Swell the anthem, raise the song
Author:Dr. N. Strong, 1748-1816
Tune:MONKLAND
Arranger:J. B. Wilkes, 1785-1869

33. Swell the anthem, raise the song

1. Swell the anthem, raise the song;
Praises to our God belong;
Saints and angels join to sing
Praises to the heavenly King.

2. Blessings from His liberal hand
Flow around this happy land:
Kept by Him, no foes annoy;
Peace and freedom we enjoy.

3. Here, beneath a virtuous sway,
May we cheerfully obey;
Never feel oppression's rod,
Ever own and worship God.

4. 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
Author: Dr. N. Strong, 1748-1816
Language: English
Publication Date: 1917
Topic: National: Thanksgiving; Thanksgiving: National; The Godhead: Adoration and Praise (1 more...)
Tune Information
Name: MONKLAND
Arranger: J. B. Wilkes, 1785-1869
Meter: 7.7.7.7
Key: C Major



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