King's Lynn Hymn

The word's of Gilbert Chesterton are set to the tune "King"s Lynn" by Vaughn Williams

O God of earth and altar,
bow down and hear our cry,
our earthly rulers falter,
our people drift and die;
the walls of gold entomb us,
the swords of scorn divide,
take not thy thunder from us,
but take away our pride.

From all that terror teaches,
from lies of tongue and pen,
from all the easy speeches
that comfort cruel men,
from sale and profanation
of honor, and the sword,
from sleep and from damnation,
deliver us, good Lord!

Tie in a living tether
the prince and priest and thrall,
bind all our lives together,
smite us and save us all;
in ire and exultation
aflame with faith, and free,
lift up a living nation,
a single sword to thee.

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• Lynn
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• Chesterton
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[espiga4]

@keepinguptheday It is not related to "John Barleycorn" but to "Van Dieman's Land"

[keepinguptheday]

The tune of the old English song, 'John Barleycorn Must Die'.

[DieterLo1]

God music and photos and text. Greetings Dieter

[shalimarsgirl]

Peaceful and beautiful music for meditation. Thank you.