National Song to the King's Well-being (Polish: Pieśń narodowa za pomyślność Króla) or God thou Hast Poland (Boże, coś Polskę) was an anthem of Poland during its personal union with Russia.

History

Original lyrics of the song were presented on first page of Gazeta Warszawska on 20 July 1816. Anthem was written in praise of Tsar Alexander I, who also was the King of Poland, with the influence of "God Save the King". The author is Alojzy Feliński, secretary and adjutant of Tadeusz Kościuszko. The composer is Jan Nepomucen Kraszewski from 4th regiment of infantry. The first performing of the anthem took place on August 3, 1816 in Warsaw, after that the song became a national anthem of the Kingdom of Poland.

National Song to the King's Well-being

Lyrics

References

Historical anthems

1810s songs

History of Poland

National Song to the King's Well-being