Jerusalem - The Hymn

The unofficial 'anthem' of England from the poem written by William Blake. A tribute to the generations that have gone before us to preserve that 'green and pleasant land' for 'England & St. George!'

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[william campbell]

We have a national Anthem It is called God Save Our Queen. also a hymn! It is not English or Scottish or Welsh. You little Englanders should be tried for treason! You ceased to be an independant nation in 1707 or does the treaty of Union not mean anything to you lot! It is no wonder that Scots and Welsh and the poor bloody Irish want nought to do with you!

[piddflicks]

Why Mr. Campbell, although I agree with your statement of fact, the anger with which you have expressed it suggests a deeper fear that hearkens back to Glencoe and the demand that the Clan Donald accept Dutch William as King. Cruel is the snow that sweeps Glencoe and covers the graves o' Donald. Of course God Save The Queen is the national anthem of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. It should remain so.

[piddflicks]

Further to the point, each of the countries that constitute Great Britain and Northern Ireland have songs and hymns that are pro patria. You will agree that the genetically understated English are not generally prone to making a fuss about being English as is the case in other cultures. There is something about 'Jerusalem' that, even apart from Blake's intent, does indeed tug at the English heart. Yes, the pride in being British has precedence. The love for England is a good thing still.

[RiverofGodToronto]

Классный гимн о Иерусалиме!

[piddflicks]

ечь идет о Англия становится святым местом символизирует Иерусалиме. It's about England becoming a holy place symbolised by Jerusalem.

[stealth1692]

no god save the queen is the anthem for GB not england

[william campbell]

Your quite right, it is about a quest to make Britain a better place to live. during a time of social injustice and working class poverty hence the reference to dark SATANIC mills

[OldGirl Tweety]

Multiculturalism has destroyed England. Beautiful England.

[Josie Watson]

For clarifications sake before this turns into some long-drawn out argument, this is not a hate comment. I have many friends from all 3 countries - but none are any better than the other - my own country included.

[Josie Watson]

You have to remember that each country has it's own nationalistic pride. Wales actually has it's own anthem called Mae'r hen Wlad fy Naddau- Land of my fathers, which is recognised officially as the anthem... During the dispute between Ireland and England, Ireland opted for an unofficial anthem - God Save Ireland.

So really it's "no wonder" that we're happy to be rid of you when we're treated below you - we think no less of you.

[Russell Barford]

Nice one.

[Russell Barford]

No it isn't. English now and forever, in Christ. Thankyou.

[alilw93]

to all those lying forgotten in france, belgium, holland, germany and the bottom of any shallow or deep sea. forever england, forever britain, forever britannia!

[aachelabelaaron]

For me "Jerusalem" is about one's Home being Holy, & one's People being Holy, & that everyone should struggle to make The Place They Love a Heaven on Earth, & not a Hell, & protect their fellow beings. It conjures The Age of Enlightenment, The Chartists, the various Reform Movements, all people at all times who couldn't stand real Injustice or Oppression. It says all those people, some of whom might have been flawed or even wrong-headed, didn't die in vain. It's the Cri de Coeur of Mankind!!!

[DHB Crackpot]

This is a symbol of our English culture to the rest of the world....i am not racist as I am mixed race.....but i love my English heritage and so should everyone who thinks of England!