The song "Jerusalem" is a famous hymn with lyrics that vary depending on the version, but the most well-known version is by Sir Hubert Parry, set to the poem "And did those feet in ancient time" by William Blake. Here are the lyrics to the version most commonly sung:
Jerusalem
Poem By William Blake, Music Arrangement By Hedi Putra
And did those feet in ancient time
Walk upon England's mountains green?
And was the holy Lamb of God
On England's pleasant pastures seen?
And did the Countenance Divine
Shine forth upon our clouded hills?
And was Jerusalem builded here
Among these dark satanic mills?
Bring me my bow of burning gold!
Bring me my arrows of desire!
Bring me my spear! O clouds unfold!
Bring me my chariot of fire!
I will not cease from mental fight,
Nor shall my sword sleep in my hand,
Till we have built Jerusalem
In England's green and pleasant land.
This hymn has become a symbol of English national identity and is often sung at major events and ceremonies.
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