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Text:National Anthem
Author (v. 3):W. E. Hickson, 1803-70
Author (vs. 1-2):Anonymous
Tune:NATIONAL ANTHEM
Arranger:Thomas Augustine Arne, 1710-78

489. National Anthem

1 God save our gracious Queen,
Long live our noble Queen,
God save The Queen!
Send her victorious,
Happy and glorious,
Long to reign over us,
God save The Queen!

2 Thy choicest gifts in store
On her be pleased to pour,
Long may she reign:
May she defend our laws,
And ever give us cause
To sing with heart and voice
God save The Queen!

3 *Nor on this land alone,
But be God's mercies known
From shore to shore:
Lord, make the nations see
That men should brothers be,
And form one family
The wide world o'er.

Text Information
First Line: God save our gracious Queen
Title: National Anthem
Author (vs. 1-2): Anonymous
Author (v. 3): W. E. Hickson, 1803-70
Meter: 664 6664
Language: English
Publication Date: 1986
Topic: Church and People: National; St. George, Patron of England: April 23rd
Tune Information
Name: NATIONAL ANTHEM
Arranger: Thomas Augustine Arne, 1710-78
Meter: 664 6664
Key: G Major
Source: Origin obscure; Popularized by the setting by Thomas Augustine Arne, 1710-78



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