Hi, Folks -

From 1961, here's the University of Michigan Symphonic Band, conducted by William Revelli, with "Chester Overture", composed by William Schuman in the 1950s, based on the hymn and patriotic anthem written by William Billings in 1770.

Thanks to YouTuber maestrojimbo. Lyrics of the anthem as provided by Wikipedia are below the clip.

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https://youtu.be/IdJuZjp9230

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Let tyrants shake their iron rod,
And Slav'ry clank her galling chains,
We fear them not, we trust in God,

New England's God forever reigns.

Howe and Burgoyne and Clinton too,
With Prescot and Cornwallis join'd,
Together plot our Overthrow,
In one Infernal league combin'd.

When God inspir'd us for the fight,
Their ranks were broke, their lines were forc'd,
Their ships were Shatter'd in our sight,
Or swiftly driven from our Coast.

The Foe comes on with haughty Stride;
Our troops advance with martial noise,
Their Vet'rans flee before our Youth,
And Gen'rals yield to beardless Boys.

What grateful Off'ring shall we bring?
What shall we render to the Lord?
Loud Halleluiahs let us Sing,
And praise his name on ev'ry Chord.

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--hobie