AMERICA

Stanza Arc

The narrative or theological arc traced by this tune's stanzas: Law-Gospel petition: The Law establishes duty to pray for authorities and national welfare; the Gospel proclaims God's sovereign power and gracious protection over nations and peoples.

Associated Hymn Texts (2)

• God Bless Our Native Land — Matthias Loy (1880)
• My Country Tis of Thee — Samuel Francis Smith (1831)

Set to This Tune in The Lutheran Hymnal (1)

• TLH 577 God Bless Our Native Land

Notes on the Tune

From Hymn Desk's analyses of the hymns sung to it.

TLH 577, God Bless Our Native Land : AMERICA / NATIONAL ANTHEM (Thesaurus Musicus, 1744) — the tune of 'God Save the King.'