Chapter XXI

The first print of our National Anthem is to be found in _Harmonica Anglicana_, a collation of part songs (_circa_ 1742). This copy consists of two stanzas only. The third made its appearance when _Harmonica Anglicana_ was extended to two volumes, with the new title _Thesaurus Musicus_. The copy printed in the _Gentleman’s Magazine_ (October 1745) contains the three stanzas given here, and is called, ‘A Song for Two Voices sung at both play-houses.’