For compound 14 July 1794 under the title Hymn to Liberty, this song whose lyrics are due to Marie Joseph Chénier (1764-1811) was very popular during the period of the "Fatherland in Danger." The "Start" mentioned in the title is that of the French volunteers enlisting to fight the invasion of the new nation. If music is simple it is characterized by neat handwriting reminding Etienne Nicolas Mehul (1763-1817) is best known as a composer of operas success. Like most civic hymns, the lyrics are for educational purposes for a new society. Long the Chant du Depart, citing "the sovereign people and the Republic" was sung and played as a national anthem. Its popularity is comparable to La Marseillaise.
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