Lutheran Service Book ‎#965

965. God Bless Our Native Land

1 God bless our native land;
Firm may she ever stand
Through storm and night.
When the wild tempests rave,
Ruler of wind and wave,
Do Thou our country save
By Thy great might.

2 So shall our prayers arise
To God above the skies;
On Him we wait.
Thou who art ever nigh,
Guarding with watchful eye,
To Thee aloud we cry:
God save the state!

Text Information

• First Line: God bless our native land
• Title: God Bless Our Native Land
• Author (st. 1): Charles T. Brooks, 1813-83 (alt. )
• Author (st. 2): John S. Dwight, 1813-93 (alt.)
• Meter: 664 6664
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2006
• Scripture:
  Romans 13:1-7
• Topic: Nation and National Songs

Tune Information

• Name: NATIONAL ANTHEM
• Meter: 664 6664
• Key: F Major
• Source: Thesaurus Musicus, London, c. 1740; The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941 (Setting)