The New English Hymnal ‎#489

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