They appeared in print, as the national anthem of Liechtenstein (In 1963, the text was shortened, and reference to the "German Rhine", which had been introduced in the 1920 version, was removed.The lyrics printed in 1875 had seven verses.
The tune of the national anthem comes from England and, despite several small changes, has remained very similar to the national anthem of the United Kingdom that was first played in 1745.
Current research indicates that the words sung to the national anthem were written by Jakob Josef Jauch, a Swiss citizen who worked as a vicar in Balzers from 1852. The text is attributed to Jakob Josef Jauch (1802–1859).The lyrics were not published during Jauch's lifetime. Liechtensteinische_Landeshymne.mp3
Of these, verses five and six were lost in the 1920 version.
Blest with vict'ry and peace, may the heav'n-rescued land. An Alpenhöh'n. Josef Frommelt, who conducted much research into the history of the national anthem, found an article in the Liechtensteiner Volksblatt from 1895 reporting the singing of a national folk anthem.
Oben am jungen Rhein. The tune was also subject to changes over the course of time, so in 1983 the government asked Josef Frommelt to compose an official version. songs that celebrate the River Rhine as part of the German national patrimony, opposing the French territorial claims on the left river bank. It is heavily influenced by the national anthem of the United Kingdom and is sung every year at the end of the State Act held as part of the National Day. Long live the Prince of the Land, Long live our fatherland, Through bonds of brotherly love united and free!
Liechtenstein. "Oben am jungen Rhein" ("High on the young Rhine") is national anthem of Liechtenstein.
And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave.
The song may be grouped with the German "Rhine songs", i.e. The first line of the text is "Oben am jungen Rhein lehnet sich Liechtenstein An Alpenhöh''n." There are no exact records documenting when the national anthem was first performed. Dies liebe Heimatland, Das teure Vaterland, Hat Gottesweise Hand. The official words sung to the national anthem today are:
The exact wording of the text has been changed on several occasions. This remains the official version used today and is very similar to the national anthem of the United Kingdom.
Then conquer we must, when our cause is just, And this be our motto: "In God is our trust". The 1963 version retains only the first and the final verse of the 1920 version, and it restores the reading of "the young Rhine" (The full seven verses were printed in "Die Lichtenstein's he Nationalhymne", In 1963 the parliament agreed on the version which is still in use today. Original German Words.
Praise the Pow'r that hath made and preserv'd us a nation! The original lyrics, beginning Oberst am jungen Rhein, were written in the 1850s.
The national anthem is sung every year by the people during the State Act held on the lawn in front of Vaduz Castle as part of the National Day.
Für uns erseh'n. This beloved homeland, this dear …
The national anthem composed by Josef Frommelt in 1983 remains the official version of the national anthem of the Principality of Liechtenstein.
The official words sung to the national anthem today are: Up above the young Rhine lies Liechtenstein, resting on Alpine heights. Long live Liechtenstein, Blossoming on the young Rhine, Fortunate and faithful! Lehnet sich Liechtenstein.
Frommelt believes that the tune, which was sung in several different countries in the early 19th century, was originally brought to the Principality by Liechtensteiners living abroad.