I'm a Hong Konger who has moved to England for many years. I simply don't understand why so many English these days shy away from admiring their own culture and history. As a Hong Konger I'm proud to be part of the British Empire.
Because our schools, work places, media, government are constantly telling us it's racist to be proud of our flags, our history. Our culture, our identity has been chipped away at, that now those who dare to publicly be proud are a minority among us.
media lies and NWO indoctrination. like the "cultural revolution" under mao, to succeed you must destroy family and cultural values. for this you use children, de education. then use media propaganda to insist untruthfully that everyone believes this new truth. they do not
You simply don't understand why so many English these days shy away from admiring their own culture and history, well before too long you're going to see that change.
we are forced, we are destroyed if we are proud. it's not so easy sadly - so many hate us that it seeps into the weak-minded and they take it for a fact. It's so sad, but only temporary I am sure of it. And we are proud of our relationship with Hong Kong, a truly important alliance. Brothers in arms, we owe you a great moral debt for what has happened post-handover to China. Very sad to see, and with hindsight quite obvious. But, isn't it always?
This is not an anthem, it is a national hymn. A kids we all sang this in school and new it by heart. It is magnificent and was voted the most favourite hymn in England.
you ever notice it's not a 'Christian' hymn though ? Blake wasn't directing praise to God, but composed an ode to Britain becoming the promised land - slapping a couple of Biblical terms and one of the titles of Christ onto his occult ditty now seeing as you were raised singing hymns, you're probably familiar with the 10 Commandments, yes - so do you remember the one that forbids taking God's name in vain ? ... and do you also remember what God does with nations that take His name in vain ?
@@KieraMeowwhy are you believing this person's account? The person you replied to is wrong in saying this song is blasphemous just because it wasn't made specifically as a Christian hymn. I hope you see sense in the future as to not insult The Lord our God, Father of Mankind. Prince of Peace be with you. ✝️🏴
IT IS ABOUT OUR ONCE BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY, IT FILLS US WITH PRIDE AND GIVES US HOPE THAT WE WILL BE GREAT AGAIN. 🏴 🏴 🏴 🏴 🏴 🏴 🏴 🏴 (it brings a tear to my eye and you can not wish for more than that from a song)
@johnkevil You know of course that the words were written by William Blake poet, mystic and engraver. While not overtly politically involved he was like many London artisans a follower of the Corresponding Society, which believed in promoting the ideals of the French revolutionary Jacobins. Of course it came to nothing largely because of William Pitt the Younger's suppression during his reign of terror. Blake dreamed of "an" England, true. Not quite the England of the ruling class, however.
@@Demun1649 The Scottish built Canada and the English took credit for it. Two thirds of the Loyalists who came to Canada after the American Revolution were Scottish or Americans of Scottish ancestry.
Why cannot nations be proud of their heritage any more? I am Hungarian and my heart throbs with my nation's struggles and miraculous survival, its rich culture etc... but I can rejoice in other nations' love for their own country, too.
Then your country, like mine, need to shrug off the popularism that is hurting both the US and Hungary. Your leader and our former leader are a blight on the world!
@@flowersofthefield340 As another Irishman....yes the fuck it is, when that country oppressed the Irish to starvartion...what sort of fucking Irishman are you~???????
It’s nice to see some of the Irish don’t bare hatred and distain towards us. Maybe we’ll stand shoulder to shoulder in the coming struggle against tyrannical government
@@aldhadenglisc6937 no hatred to England or English people however I don't think the UK government has covered itself in glory especially recently. I'm Hiberno-Scottish, my mother is Scottish, and I live a have grown up in England for the majority of my life, and would fight for the British however I do believe in a free and united Ireland.
Brings tear to my eyes when I remember singing it at school. It makes me think of how Britain endured the second world war and even now living in NZ makes me long for my homeland and the history and traditions which are part of my heart and sole. I just hope that I will see those clouded hills once again one day.
I feel that. I am here in Asia, no ties back to my family back home. Saddened to see her unrecognizable. If things get bad where I am, I am not sure my country would be a sanctuary anymore, knowing it’s values have changed so much. I don’t know how to explain to my son when he’s old enough that it wasn’t how the world likes to portray it.
You would not want to live here now. The word English has albut been removed from dictionarys in favour of british. British this, british that. british coloured etc etc.
May democracy , whatever form, Bruce Shelia, save us from the woke brain dead political ,safe big up the economy we need more growth to sell us coffee etcera .don't worry about our towns ,or villages , Cities full of shit .
Another Australian here, the British really gave us a great inheritance, Rule of Law, Parliamentary Democracy and so much more. Our flag is a perfect reminder of that inheritance, the Union Jack with our radiant Southern Cross.
@@andrewharris3900 well said mate. I’m not even that old so I’m not a one eyed monarchist but as I’ve seen happen to Australia recently it makes me realise we need to respect and cherish England’s legacy on our country. I hope for both countries sake we stick to our principles so we don’t lose our countries to the “new order” being pushed globally at the moment. God bless.
@@MrBagpipes don’t worry, we have plenty of Greeks in Australia as well, but they came after the British who established the nation in its current modern form. But if you want something more exclusive then English Common Law is another one of our great inheritances.
As a Canadian, this song harkens to a home I don't know, yet it feels welcoming all the same. Bless the Commonwealth, and I hope to come 'home' one day.
May we return to the faith of our fathers. May the monarch be Catholic, and restitution be made for the stolen churches and monasteries, persecution, and murder, over several centuries. May England once again be Mary's Dowry.
@@dougy6237 I have never believed in a "God" but am reasonably sure their may well have been a good bloke called Jesus or something similar along with other good people . All religions I believe have simply been humans way of trying to understand the world we live in , how we got here and perhaps how we should behave . Not a bad thing in itself as long as it was just discussed around the cave / village square . However then came so called priests or rulers and then the dark side occasionally took over . Thats why folks broke away from Catholicism , they simply did not want to be ruled by some silly old bloke in Rome . They preferred to have their own silly old bloke who could make up their rules . On another note I wonder if the various "gods" created are rather a replacement for a mother who up to a certain point in young life are the gods who fix all your problems ?
Stunning. Absolutely stunning. I'm a New Zealander but my grandfather and his ancestors were from Kent in England. I've often felt that I may have been English in a past life - I feel like I'd be right at home in a small cosy cottage way out in the English countryside, or in a cosy study somewhere with an open fire and the great smell of old books lining the shelves of the room. I *feel* English for some reason - I love the history and culture associated with the old universities of Oxford and Cambridge - that really resonates with me.
I'm an Iowan, but my ancestors were "Men of Kent" as well, who came to America in the 1630s and founded the towns of Scituate and Barnstable, Mass before some of them started migrating westward. In fact my wife and I found out that we both share a common ancestor of those early "Men of Kent".
About a year ago I discovered this incredible rendition of this song, and I nearly wept for my country's diminishing culture. The next day Jerusalem was sung at my Nan's funeral and this time I couldn't hold the tears back.
I know right. National music is a sick stirring of Pride and despair for me every time. It makes me angry to see all the struggles of our ancestors not only be wasted, but openly mocked and derided by people who do nothing but destroy what they don't understand.
@@tomosjackson4760People like you are destroying Britain because you don't understand what it is, leaving the EU, voting for the Tories time after time, this union will collapse due to people like you who can't look forward.
Please don't give up on England, there are enough patriots left that love our country and will fight, not with violence but with pride and passion, to save our rich heritage and culture 🏴🇬🇧 Sorry for your loss, losing your nan.
It's OK to be a proud Anglo-Saxon, but this anthem is not about pride. Blake's poem is actually a lament against industrialization. It hearkens to a vision of England not driven by Empire and greed. It is also an allusion to St. Augustine's idea of the "City of God."
Opusdogi...bang on..and the opening line ..and did those feet....refers to the legend that Joseph of Arimatheia brought the young Jesus to Glastonbury which was a virtual island at the time during a trading journey..
Beautiful enough to make any Man tear up. Truly we are blessed to be keepers of such a legacy and honored by the duty to bring into the future, adding just our small piece to that unimaginable splendor.
American here. My ancestors came from England, so there's a part of my soul that loves and belongs to the Old Country. Watching this brought tears to my eyes. I watched it over and over. Absolutely beautiful and divine.
@NH-zi4jr Mate, we're dirt poor compared to the rest of Western Europe with a corrupt government, high unemployment rate and poor education which you have perfectly displayed. Calling Britain moral is like calling water dry, our ancestors burnt entire cities to the ground for fun, raped, murdered and starved millions and lay the groundwork for wars which go on to this day. Britain is one of the most morally reprehensible countries in history and we haven't had any real achievements since beating the Nazis and even that was with outside help.
Listening to this I can feel Britain beginning to rise from the cultural desert that our leaders have plunged us into over the last few decades. The time is fast arriving for us to once again become the people of pride, dignity and courage that we truly are. And to rid ourselves of those who have greedily feasted upon our largess.
@@chesterdonnelly1212 then stop voting tory ... they only see england as a milk cow in exactly the same way trumpians of america want to suck on the teat of its people ... all take and no give
I’m a Dane, more specifically from Jutland. We have a deep connection to England, in history, culture and genetics, the Anglo-saxons and the Normans. You are our children, you surpassed us in every way, you made the most important civilization ever. We are very proud of you kids.
I'm Canadian and to hear this absolutely fantastic performance makes me very proud to be of British ancestral heritage. That little country called England, smallest country to have the largest empire for the longest time, the sun never sets on the British empire. I do not want to see England go under, keep England strong. She is our dear motherland. Greetings & dominion loyalty from Canada
I'm Australian, of Anglo-Celtic heritage. Grandfather was English South African, but possibly from Scotland earlier down the generations. I love Australia, her history and achievements as one of England's daughters, but England herself strikes me as an ancestral homeland that many colonials probably have a longing to visit. No matter where we are in our Commonwealth; whether from England, Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland, or one of our Commonwealth Dominions, there is no denying a shared sense of history, heritage, culture, and values. May we all strive to build Jerusalem in whichever Dominion we live, and thus extend the fame and fate of our shared Anglo-Celtic peoples.
If, it is spelled as Jeru'salam' which means 'peace to all Mankind' in Arabic. After all, they are 'half brothers' from Ismael-Isaac the Godly children of Abraham..shalom/salam.
I was living in England , an American kid going to a British primary School , and remember singing this song and "God save the Queen" in the morning . I loved England and still do. God Bless Queen Elizabeth and this amazing country. Brings tears to my old eyes.
If you were living in England, that would be an English primary school. England = a country within the island of Great Britain; England shares land borders with Wales to its west and Scotland to its north and is part of the United Kingdom. Great Britain = large geographical island in the British Isles comprising three small countries: England, Scotland, and Wales. United Kingdom = country and kingdom consisting of four smaller countries: England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. English = belonging to or relating to England, or its people: Englishwoman, Englishman. British = belonging to or relating to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, or to its people (English, Scottish, Welsh, and Northern Irish) or its culture. Englishwoman = me.
That’s brilliant Kathy , we had American kids at our school in South Wales. I always wonder how they’re doing now and if they picked up any British traits that they continue to use. Our local base closed down after the first gulf war so unfortunately that’s that for here. Take care.
@@pussypostlethwaitsaeronaut8503 Are you saying an English primary school isn’t British ? Your comment seems long drawn out and unnecessary sightly pedantic and definitely condescending. Please treat people who are complementary about our little island with a little more thoughtfulness.
Queen. Just look at the state of the country under her and her involvement in child buggery with Savile. She and her family have never given a stuff about this great country of ours.
Phänomenal, unglaublich bewegend, meine Worte können nicht recht beschreiben, was diese Hymne bewirkt, außer vielleicht, dass wir über alle Maßen dankbar sein sollten für die Geschichte, auch wenn ich keine Engländerin bin, ich verstehe aber den Stolz und die Zugehörigkeit zum Vaterland. 🌟🍀🧚♀️
My friend I used to think we had no culture until I moved to another country and realised that the uk is the people, we can laugh and banter and accept each other like no one else can. Thanks for bringing me to tears about my countries rich history and the beauty therein. I am proud to be English
@@jackworthington4660 that is true. It’s good to know who hates us. Europeans don’t hate us. Californians hate us. Indians hate us. Not people we would normally think badly of. It’s good that we can now see who our enemies are.
I am Greek and I love everything English. English choirs, English music, English movies and TV series, English literature, English accent. At the same time, you English very often piss me off (especially with that drinking habit of yours)! Love from Athens!
I have always wondered what the Israeli's must think of us using the word Jerusalem in a song about the UK. Do you think that they must be offended or flattered?
I am English living in Scotland most of my life but this is my roots and I love it. I'm so proud to be English but it's not a trait I'm loved for in Scotland but listening to this is phenomenal!!
This song makes me feel so proud to be English, which is odd because I’m Dutch. It’s such a powerful song though, you get lost in the mighty feeling of it. I love Lesley Garrett too.
The Dutch language is the closest language to English than any other,so the Dutch and English are very closely related.The Frisians who colonised England were from what is now the Netherlands.
There is simply no other country on earth to match England and the other great countries Scotland and Wales that make up Great Britain along with the magical country of the Island of Ireland. If you were born within the confines of any of these countries you are truly blessed.
I agree Ian 100% To think thee is a percentage of people in Northern Ireland who want a united Ireland 😖 Do they realise the stupidity of their wish. I smoke a pipe and I have to get my pipe tobacco from NI, I just bought a new car and its double the price here in the south than NI. I wont mention our crappy health service. GSTK
There is a case to be made that this song should be the official Anthem of England. Ireland has its own Song and so have Scotland and Wales but England has only "God Save the Queen" which is more Accurately applied to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, encompassing as it does 4 of the home countries which play Rugby.
So true I was born under the shadow of the malvern hills In Worcestershire Now live in Australia but this great hymn stirs my soul fills my heart with pride and my eyes with tears for my beloved homeland
This is the first hymn I sang at junior school and the last I sang at senior school. It is the hymn that will send me to my rest. So beautiful and so many memories. 😢
This might be a controversial position, but I'd prefer this song or Land of Hope and Glory as our national anthem rather than God Save the Queen. Instead of focusing on one individual, those two songs capture England's beauty, magnificence and splendour. It rallies the people, Republicans and Monarchists alike.
@SUTTYMCFC If I were to hazard a guess, I'd figure it was something to do with the Royals wanting to keep as relevant as possible. GSTQ is a very old anthem and has a lot of history (technically, it was 'adopted' from the French Royalists) The actual original version of GSTQ was a French anthem for their absolute monarchy. That stopped existing and the British started a version of it around 1745, popularly. Britain was quite 'involved' on the continent during the 1740's, and so perhaps it was just seen as fair enough back then, for the British to be singing a French Royalist song in a British version. The British and French were fighting a lot in that time (see battles like Fontenoy, which the French won; or Dettingen, which the British and their allies won etc) I get the feeling that the Royals today are reluctant to drift away from officially using it everywhere, because the British monarchy typically try to maintain some semblance of narrative control. The indulgent nature of the song is aging increasing poorly and on a PR level it wouldn't surprise me if a future decision by Charles or William, could be made to change it to Jerusalem. In the Commonwealth Games as well as Cricket, Jerusalem is already used for the England teams. However, in both men's and women's football, during say, the Euros, a particularly drearily sung version of God Save The Queen is always used. In terms of high-profile sport, the use of GSTQ is _still_ maintained. There are some events and sports that use Jerusalem for the England teams, though some do not. Why this is the case, can sometimes come down to quirks of history and old traditions. The preference for Jerusalem and other songs like I Vow To Thee My Country is growing more vocal, though I think there is a point where nobody will change it because of respect for what we could call the 'continuity monarch' Queen Elizabeth II. Britain is a Constitutional Democracy; neither an Absolute Monarchy, like some states still out there in the world, nor a Republic. To some extent, they have power over things like this. Although, most of their 'power' is 'soft power' these days. I agree with you, next to nobody would prefer GSTQ over Jerusalem or I Vow To Thee My Country. It's too indulgent, selfish sounding. It has it's charms and moments, and it can be given better renditions. But Jerusalem is far better tonally and melodically. It's more of a song for all of the people, not just the Royalty. And the imposition of it does it no favours. It is a pride thing, almost, at this point. Just a way of saying they still matter.
@@Elliotknotfound What exactly is the problem with preserving tradition regardless of the nature of it's historical aspects? Are you aware how outright sanguinary and well, belligerent the French national anthem is? Have you ever read an English translation in full of the actual French national anthem? If you compare it to God Save The Queen/King, the British adaptation of the originally French song (GSTQ/K was from Royalist France to begin with before Britain 'borrowed it' in 1745, while at war with France as it happens as well; which was happening a lot in the 18th century though) Some lines in GSTQ/K may well be non-PC in the year 2022 but so what? We should not hold centuries old songs to present day standards. It may seem discordant to retain anachronisms, yet that is part of the point of preserving heritage and tradition. It merely requires people to have the mental fortitude and emotional courage not to get tied in knots over crying about 'imperialism this' and 'not-PC' that. Obviously it is going to be a problem if you actively begin with the preconception that one must take offence at it. Nobody needs to be offended by it. I somehow doubt you'll ever see the French national anthem get cancelled in spite of it being incredibly, hilariously bloodthirsty.
This is what the US is missing...a beautiful and noble history that stretches back a Millenium. And likely why Americans so love the UK. For its majesty, mystery and glory.
As a former Russian I must say - really, there is nothing that US is missing… Not a single tiny bit. Which does not diminish the magnificent Britain in any way, though.
If you are not born here of good English stock you'll never be English no matter what it says on your passport!!! And I have always said too that to be born English is to win lifes lottery. I thank you God for allowing me to be born English.
How i love England. First time as a kid i love english premier league. Second i start support English football team🏴 When i was 22 i visited England and stadiums football clubs After that i’ll love England forever🇰🇿🏴
It is so sad to me, how many generations doesn't respect the beautiful History of our beloved world.. in this,many prayers for all.. May God Bless You ALL..🙏🙌
It is disgusting and upsetting at the same time, makes me very angry how people do not care to learn anything of their own country. Look at it all today, and because Mrs and Mrs Slug has no interest in their country, only the latest I Phone
@@debbieburton938 It is a disgrace, an absolute disgrace, even how people treat others, no curtesy, no manners, no common sense, no intellect, just people vomiting out words, for words sake, the conviction over ones country gone, even to have such we are called names for loving our country, and who began it but a puff
@@dougaldouglas8842 I have brought my kids up on history always been a history buff myself... I have also taught them manners.. Morals.. Respect.. Empathy and as adults I think I did a good job.. Education is key people are lazy when it comes to patenting.. There is no place for any hate for anyone in my world. But without the right education its hard to reach such a place
@@debbieburton938 Really, really nice to hear, at last, someone who cares for their children, loves their children enough to see to their education for life. The substance of parenting has gone, for the general masses Most now think that clothing, feeding, and keeping their children entertained is parenting. We start with the inner person, and then work out to the things of the world. History is extremely important, and manners, civility, common sense, and thinking, to be alert, as the world is one of lies and deceit, and the sooner we side step such the better persons we become. I was blessed in being brought up right, and my sister was the same with her children, who became fully rounded and happy. We can only do our best, and hopefully we have. Many, many thanks.
As an American. My love of this song was created by Emerson lake and Palmer. Since then,…..my love of everything British has become part of my dream state. God Bless. Cheers.
Nigerian here. Massively proud of the English and fervently praying for the preservation of those pearly isles from her invaders - all of them especially the Moorish kind. May God save England!!
I was so glad to read your comment about your love for my mother country. I to hope that England will live on and retain her culture and traditional values.
@@britbazza3568 You should know by now the Grail is a fantasy, derived from the pagan Celtic Cauldron of Knowledge and Plenty. For 800 years Abrahamic religion has suppressed our freedom and our true spirit, break the chains and reclaim our liberty!
Hungarian here. I always envy the continuity of England. Older than a 1000 years and still going strong in its own way of life, law, monarchy. The historical richness has no pair. Created the modern world as it is. Gave us the language of Shakespeare. Physics with Newton. Liberty by holding out in World War II. And not to mention football! I wish nothing but the best. Beatiful country.
Absolutely AMAZING!! As an American I have always wanted to visit this wonderous place, and finally Next Year 2023 I will be heading to York!! This anthem sends shivers through my body, and yes, I do love God Save The Queen, but this should be your national anthem. England is where my heart resides! I have the Union Jack on my car, and the flag in my flat. ❤
Micheal that's great to hear. You do have a bit to learn by the sound of it though. For starters the Union Jack is only known as a Jack when flown on a ship otherwise it's called the Union flag. This isn't the flag of England though it is the flag of "the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland". The UK as it is known for shortness is made up of four independent Nations they are England. Wales. Scotland. and Northern Ireland. Each have their own very rich cultures history and identities Each Nation also have their own unofficial National Anthems and they also have their own individual flags too. The flag of St George is the English flag and is a red cross on a white background as is the flag in this video above. The Scottish flag is the flag of St Andrew and is a diagonal white cross on a blue background. The Welsh flag is a red dragon on a green and white background The Northern Irish flag is called the Red Hand of Ulster. Which is a red hand set in a red cross with a white background so basically a St George's Cross with a red hand set in a yellow outline. Each nation has its own unofficial National anthem too the English one is "Jerusalem" as stated on here. The Welsh one is Land of my Father's. The Scottish one is Flower of Scotland. The Northern Irish one is Danny Boy. Collectively the four nations official national anthem is "God Save the Queen " The reason we have so many flags and anthems is because of our very long and varied history that over the course of a thousand yrs brought the four nations to become one nation. But we kept our Individual identity cultures and history. Also another thing to take into account here is when you are here in the UK you will come we all have very different accents and dialects. This changes every ten to twenty miles or so..in fact there are well over 200 accents and dialects in the UK as a whole and each one can be very different too so don't make the mistake of calling us all English because the Welsh Irish and Scottish will take offence at this to be on the safe side if you have to say anything call us British but that can be a minefield also because all the nations predominantly want to be called their own nations name first and British second so just be careful with that one. Now for a change of tack. Jerusalem which originally was written as a hymn tells the story of when Jesus came to England as a child then as a young man with his uncle k Joseph of Arimathea who was a tin trader and came to Cornwall in the south west of England which 2000 yrs ago was the tin mine capital of the known world. Jesus then went to a town called Avalon which is now called Glastonbury and is supposed to be the burial place of Jesus and also the home of the holy grail. Avalon or Glastonbury as it is now known is also supposed to be the place where England's first church was built by the hands of Jesus himself. Anyway the hymn is in celebration of Jesus coming to England 2000 yrs ago with his uncle hence the opening line " did those feet in ancient times walk among England fields ... And the other line into the hymn " the Holy Lamb of God".... Meaning Jesus himself There has been some research undertaken into the origins of the hymn and there is said to be proof of this as far as can be proved hence why this song has the power and meaning it does to the English culture and Pshycy. Anyway when you come to the UK please enjoy yourself and I'm sure any British person you meet will make you feel welcome. Don't believe all you hear on your news about a lot of Brits not liking Americans. That is a small group of idiots in the London Orbital Motorway the M25. (Freeway) that have that view. Also make sure you travel around the UK as a whole and don't just stick to London the UK is a lot more than London. The UK is very beautiful outside of London too
Hello and cheers from the other side of the pond. Firstly, I can't thank you enough for your kindness and generous effort to educate one so naive yet willing to learn and understand. As I am writing this reply I am replaying the video for inspiration and when I meet your fellow Brits if they are half as nice, kind, and tolerant I know my time in your country will be deeply moving and memorable. I truly appreciate your detail of facts about the four countries in the United Kingdom and have a better understanding awareness of each of their identities, culture, and history. And also, an understanding of the hymn Jerusalem and its origins. Completely fascinating. I still have a lot to learn and that I am looking forward too. I have been over the years acclimating myself to the different vocabulary terms indigenous to Great Britian. And frankly, my attraction to your country started over 20 years ago when I was working at Walt Disney World in Florida where at the time most of the guests were from Great Britian. The Scottish dialect was difficult to understand but they were so patient, and we had fun navigating to understand each other. Most were from England, and I knew this was a place I had to go to. So, this year I knew once Covid was subsiding that the time was to prepare a trip. My intention though was to visit the countryside, chat with locals, and not so much get involved in big city life. After watching a lot of walking tours on You Tube, and listening to people's experiences, initially I was heading to Brighton Beach because of its diversity which I like but then someone said on his video that he has been to the UK 4 times and for him the best city was York. So, I did a walking tour, watched videos, and fell in love with the area. I could see myself there. I can still go to London for the day, Edenborough, and recently watched a video on Scarborough near the North Sea or even Robin Hoods Bay. I love train travel, so I thought I could explore via train or bus. But York would be my home base. I am planning on a two-week holiday. So again, I can't thank you enough for sharing and educating a Yankee. I feel like I completed an Intro to Great Britian 101, and I am forever grateful. I would also like to give you my email for if there were anything that would make this experience even more special or helpful, I would surely appreciate that. My email address is mcus224@gmail.com. I was going to go next July 2023 but now I am thinking September 2023 when there are not so many tourists, what do you think? I know you are having a heat wave, so I hope you are able to keep cool. Be well, Cheers Michael
Hi ya. Okay now I see it. Apparently, it takes a while to post. I just wanted to add that if you feel uncomfortable emailing me I totally understand, no worries. And as a sidebar, I live in Liverpool New York, so going to York seems appropriate. Nice day Michael
@@caolangordon8167 British empire wasn’t all evil but it wasn’t all good too A mix of both it is good and bad for lots of countries and civilisation including our own just like the Roman Empire
Not really bothered about her she lived like a billionaire all her life and wanted for nothing whilst we have homeless and we've got the Royals with 100 of empty rooms..SMH
From Blake’s preface to ‘Milton: A Poem in Two Books’ written in 1804. Set to music by Sir Hubert Parry in 1916 with full orchestration by the great Sir Edward Elgar. I am very fond of Blake and this poem in particular.
Thanks so much for this. It's very touching. May Our Lord Jesus Christ walk again, on those hallowed hills. His will be done, no mine, not yours, but His. My roots go back to the British isles & before that, to Denmark. 🏴🇨🇦🇮🇱✝️✡️😘🙏👍⚔️
I’m English and this gives me chills, perhaps even more so than our official anthem. I think sports teams representing only England should sing this song - it represents all English people, not just the King.
Why? It has utterly nothing to do with medieval times. It is basically a 19th Century creation and has no real rhythm or words that make it medieval. Note, I do like the song but there is literally nothing medieval about it. (As others have posted , Richard I spoke French primarily).
It actually makes sense for them to use this. _God Save the King_ is the British anthem but _Jerusalem_ is the English one, and the four nations of the United Kingdom have separate football teams. The Welsh sing _Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau_ and the Scots sing _Flower of Scotland_ so why not _Jerusalem_ for us?
@@elgee6202 you say that but England is the main country of the UK so why wouldn’t we use the “UK Anthem” as our own? Everyone else has their own and we’ve adopted it as our own
@@4949Arsenal, because we have our own anthem. The British anthem should be used for UK-specific occasions and the English anthem for English occasions. We already have the Welsh and Scots asserting their Welsh and Scottish identities respectively, but the English can only be British, it seems. They have their own parliaments, their own laws, and their own customs independent of England. We may be the main country of the UK but our distinctness is relegated as if we were an insignificant afterthought.
Half of them loathe this country and claim its racist at any opportunity they get. When they play for the English national team, it's for their own glory and career.
Mother and grandfather: Scottish/Ulster. Father: Ulster/Manx/Italian. Grandmother: Welsh. I will get over there to the UK from the US someday. starting with the IOM to see the TT.
This a beautiful hymn that should be the English people's national anthem. As a Scotsman I love England and the English people have always been very welcoming to me when I have been there on Holiday. God Save the King!
The Queen finally rested well everyone was already waiting for that someday this is life we can't change it, her majesty was almost 100 years old and any person can't reach that age, only few can do it like this my great-grandfather who managed to live to be 102 years old and my great-grandmother at 96 too. But luckily she 🌹 had a well deserved rest and *God save the King* 🏴🇬🇧👑
she never worked a day in her life. stole everything they have that mafia. andrew and jimmy saville sums up charles friends-and battenberg... kincora boys home!
The hymn actually tells of the time when Jesus visited England. In his early yrs he came here with Joseph of Arimathea his Uncle who was a trader in tin. Joseph of Arimathea brought Jesus to England as a child where Jesus then built a church at the now Glastonbury but at the the was called Avalon so this song runs very deep in the English heart and into England's religious beliefs dating back some 2000 yrs
@@georgeiii2998 exactly some people simply don't have a clue what's on front of their eyes and if they actually looked at the evidence that is everywhere they might just realise how stupid they have been by trying to act like a typical keyboard warrior
@@georgeiii2998 It's just a myth about judaic legends. Written centuries ago by people who believed in magic. The song doesn't even represent most of the English. It mentions none of our history or culture, just an implanted religion from Israel.
This is a magical country. A little archipelago of lands with thousands of years of rich cultural and democratic institutional traditions. A little rock. A moated fortress built by nature. A sceptered isle. A precious stone set in a silver sea. Patriotism, despite huge attempts to deride it, arises spontaneously in the ordinary human heart and is essential for survival. We, the inhabitants and custodians, benefitting from the virtue of our inherited wisdom and cherished ancient culture, can sense the future because we are so closely aware of our past. We are the ‘somewheres’ rather than ‘anywheres’ and want our country to be preserved as home for our children to enjoy as we ourselves have done.
Are you educated, or do you live in a fantasy land? Did you vote for Brexshite, and vote to destroy the country for the next fifty years minimum? It would seem your knowledge of the history of Pryttynn is based only on the histories of the monarchy and the ruling class since 1066. The people never had that life you blabber on about.
I haven't set foot on English soil since 1965 and still miss it. This makes really makes me cry, it really takes me back. I wish, I wish I could return.
@@sawny_1137 well if it's nothing to do with the city of Jerusalem they should have picked London or Birmingham instead to sing about their English green land. There is not much greenery in geographical Judea. I understand Jerusalem ("Yerushalayim" = "city of peace" in Hebrew) as a "symbol" of peace, even in a far- off destination like England, but that the wording of the song also claims that Jesus Christ walked the shores of the British Isles is a bit preposterous, to say the least.
I'm an Englishman who served my country in the Scots guards but I love this song. We need patriotism back to stop the rot what's happening in this country now. It seems every other flag is OK except ours. 😢
Been humming this to myself all afternoon today. It was dads favourite and reminds me of him. I love this country as much as I loved my father, who art in heaven. He fought for this green and pleasant land and would be turning in his grave if he saw what has become of it. I'd happily go down fighting for his values, our enemy has no fight in them though. So what are we worried about? Let's have our country back ffs and move on with love and laughter the only way we know. Amen
Beautiful melody and lyrics, this Brit-American pianist/composer's favorite and I was hoping they'd sing it at the Queen's spectacular state funeral, but since they didn't, I'm glad we can hear it here! May she rest in peace~ "God Save the King" who is the same as I am, born 1948, post WW2! Love the great British composers like Ralph Vaugh Williams, Gustav Holtz and old English folk songs which have inspired my own American folk opera which has been performed publicly. Thank you, love the visuals as well!❤💙🎼🎵🎹
I'm not an English citizen (yet), but in some years I'll be living in England like an authentic English person. I want to get involved with the culture, the people, etc.
There is no English citizenship. You're either born English or adopt their culture. You'll be British through and through if you can become a legal national. You'll be hard fought finding this culture in the cities though so have fun integrating into rural life. It is very quiet and slow outwith work.
@@OnlyGrafting Well put. It is the first time I have heard someone speak of the difference between English and British. You have to be born here to be English, roots, British is simply status within the United Kingdom, though any children will be British. I was born and brought up in rural England, and a fine village it still is. Quiet and sedate, slow pace of life. Towns and cities are a filthy hovel hole of a rat race, as cities generally are, and within this increasing violence. Best remains rural England, any day.
This anthem is the true national anthem of England. It actually tells of the time that Jesus came to England as a child with his uncle Joseph of Arimathea. Joseph of Arimathea was a tin trader in the Middle East and used to come to the Cornish coast to buy his tin to take back to the Middle East. Back then England produced the best tin in the known world. Jesus is supposed to have come to England many times as a child. This song tells of this part of his life. Hence the lyrics Sis those feet in Ancient times walk among England's mountains green.... meaning Jesus walking across England and the other line "the holy lamb of God ...." meaning son of God there are names of towns and cities names after areas in the Middle East also where Jesus is supposed to have visited while in England which gives credence to these visits
@@mosthaunted2 idiot. If you care to look it up. Cornwall England was the tin mining capital of the ancient world. Tin was needed in the Middle East. And they had a marvelous invention called ships in these times as well. Joseph of Arimathea was Jesus's Uncle he was also a metal & tin merchant. Who used to make regular visits to England particularly Cornwall. It was said that Jesus came with him on various occasions to the south west of England.
I may not be British, but I have a lot of English blood coursing through my veins. I am proud of my family's British heritage. The United Kingdom is truly beautiful. I wish I could live there too. God bless you, my British brethren.
Love for my English brothers. Please fight back the forces of antiwhitism and reclaim your identity. Not just for yourselves, but for all the world. Don't jump the bridge; you've made great contributions to the world and would be sorely missed. Peace, love and No White Guilt. --- from your brother across the pond in America, a land that would never had made it without your guidance and tutelage.
Ok, this is huge. First of all, there are no words to describe how this is beautiful. It’s without any doubt the best version of this song I ever heard. And then, it’s about the work of this channel and it’s evolution. The edition is by far among the best, and the choice of imagery is, I dare say, perfect for this song. And I have to recognize one small detail. The last version you uploaded of this song was already great, but a fair criticism was that a song supposedly about rural England showed little of “England’s green and pleasant land”, being the editon then more focused in urban centers. Well, my friend, what a marvelous jaw dropping response this new version is. It shows not only your talent but also your dedication to improve your already good work. And I consider that small detail very important. Thank you, Ian Berwick, and May you never cease your mental fight for you are arguably the best among your pairs in the anthem community. And in a personal note, I have to say this beautiful edition represents very fairly well what England represents to me, that noble Nation whit whom my own country has the oldest Alliance still active in the world. Obrigado desde o velho Portugal.
I'm from the commonwealth...... Give us a reason , to be positive in the light of this !! We are a lost people , within a dynamic empire , .... Where did you loose us ....??? How will you retrieve us ....? Is it possible in this lifetime ???? We're we really meant to be part. Of you .....ever ????
As a American who fell in Love with British history through the great ocean liners of the 1910s and 20s. I’ll listen to this song over our pledge of allegiance any day.
Best version of this wonderful anthem I’ve ever heard. I’d love to know the name of the soprano. Just superb-a fine voice, very moving, and great technique.
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I'm a Hong Konger who has moved to England for many years. I simply don't understand why so many English these days shy away from admiring their own culture and history. As a Hong Konger I'm proud to be part of the British Empire.
Because our schools, work places, media, government are constantly telling us it's racist to be proud of our flags, our history. Our culture, our identity has been chipped away at, that now those who dare to publicly be proud are a minority among us.
Government
media lies and NWO indoctrination. like the "cultural revolution" under mao, to succeed you must destroy family and cultural values. for this you use children, de education. then use media propaganda to insist untruthfully that everyone believes this new truth. they do not
You simply don't understand why so many English these days shy away from admiring their own culture and history, well before too long you're going to see that change.
we are forced, we are destroyed if we are proud. it's not so easy sadly - so many hate us that it seeps into the weak-minded and they take it for a fact. It's so sad, but only temporary I am sure of it. And we are proud of our relationship with Hong Kong, a truly important alliance. Brothers in arms, we owe you a great moral debt for what has happened post-handover to China. Very sad to see, and with hindsight quite obvious. But, isn't it always?
This is not an anthem, it is a national hymn. A kids we all sang this in school and new it by heart. It is magnificent and was voted the most favourite hymn in England.
People not from this country want to exploit it for their own differences.
you ever notice it's not a 'Christian' hymn though ? Blake wasn't directing praise to God, but composed an ode to Britain becoming the promised land - slapping a couple of Biblical terms and one of the titles of Christ onto his occult ditty
now seeing as you were raised singing hymns, you're probably familiar with the 10 Commandments, yes - so do you remember the one that forbids taking God's name in vain ?
... and do you also remember what God does with nations that take His name in vain ?
@@ChristyOFaghan Damn, what a petty tyrant. Glad I don't worship such a cruel dictator like "god" :/
@@KieraMeowwhy are you believing this person's account? The person you replied to is wrong in saying this song is blasphemous just because it wasn't made specifically as a Christian hymn. I hope you see sense in the future as to not insult The Lord our God, Father of Mankind. Prince of Peace be with you. ✝️🏴
IT IS ABOUT OUR ONCE BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY, IT FILLS US WITH PRIDE AND GIVES US HOPE THAT WE WILL BE GREAT AGAIN.
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(it brings a tear to my eye and you can not wish for more than that from a song)
Born in Glasgow....I love this song wishing all my English brothers and sisters happy St George's day.
Thank you.
Thank you brother
Thank you 😊 ❤️
Good man
American here. Where would the world be without England. Wonderful anthem.
@johnkevil
You know of course that the words were written by William Blake poet, mystic and engraver. While not overtly politically involved he was like many London artisans a follower of the Corresponding Society, which believed in promoting the ideals of the French revolutionary Jacobins. Of course it came to nothing largely because of William Pitt the Younger's suppression during his reign of terror.
Blake dreamed of "an" England, true. Not quite the England of the ruling class, however.
Where would England be without Scotland
@@lyndonanderson2900 Or Wales, or Ireland. The Celts are the engineers, the thinkers, the doers. The ENGLISH are the takers.
@@Demun1649 The Scottish built Canada and the English took credit for it. Two thirds of the Loyalists who came to Canada after the American Revolution were Scottish or Americans of Scottish ancestry.
@@roberteaston6413 Except the Anglos don't recognise any Celt as being of any importance at all.
As a proud Scot this song means more today than it ever has, we need the great back in Britain.
Absolutely
Absolutely
Well said
Astonishing comment!
Then you're not a proud scot
Why cannot nations be proud of their heritage any more? I am Hungarian and my heart throbs with my nation's struggles and miraculous survival, its rich culture etc... but I can rejoice in other nations' love for their own country, too.
Then your country, like mine, need to shrug off the popularism that is hurting both the US and Hungary. Your leader and our former leader are a blight on the world!
Leftist ideology is the greatest threat to Europe, the Anglosphere, and the world.
They can. It's if your heritage is WHITE that they have a problem.
I say screw that, ENGLAND FOREVER!
"rejoice in other nations love for their own country, too" beautifully said. Glory to the people of Hungary
As a Englishman I'm very proud of my country and my forefathers who built it.
As an Irish man, I love this. It is not a crime to love your country
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@@flowersofthefield340 As another Irishman....yes the fuck it is, when that country oppressed the Irish to starvartion...what sort of fucking Irishman are you~???????
It’s nice to see some of the Irish don’t bare hatred and distain towards us. Maybe we’ll stand shoulder to shoulder in the coming struggle against tyrannical government
@@aldhadenglisc6937 no hatred to England or English people however I don't think the UK government has covered itself in glory especially recently. I'm Hiberno-Scottish, my mother is Scottish, and I live a have grown up in England for the majority of my life, and would fight for the British however I do believe in a free and united Ireland.
Wut t frederic barbarossa the the III
I'm French and this almost made me cry. Bless England and the English.
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It should!!! 😂
Bless you 🇫🇷 🇬🇧
Very gracious comment. 🤗
Bless you Mon amie 🏴🤝🇫🇷
Brings tear to my eyes when I remember singing it at school. It makes me think of how Britain endured the second world war and even now living in NZ makes me long for my homeland and the history and traditions which are part of my heart and sole. I just hope that I will see those clouded hills once again one day.
“Heart and sole” ? That’s fishy!
Keep on dreaming. If you was to return and see the Britain of today you'd soon want to go back to NZ.
I feel that. I am here in Asia, no ties back to my family back home. Saddened to see her unrecognizable. If things get bad where I am, I am not sure my country would be a sanctuary anymore, knowing it’s values have changed so much. I don’t know how to explain to my son when he’s old enough that it wasn’t how the world likes to portray it.
You would not want to live here now. The word English has albut been removed from dictionarys in favour of british. British this, british that. british coloured etc etc.
@@sarahwinfield3989 *dictionaries
We had Jerusalem play at my Grandad’s funeral today.
Thanks for posting this.
As a Scotsman I’ve never understood why this beautiful song isn’t Englands national anthem. My English wife agrees
And me to, just heard it first here wow
Because England's (and Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland's) national anthem is God Save the King.
@@cycleSCUBA That's the UK one. England could have its own one.
It is a beautiful ideal, thank you, but it isn't Anglisc
And for Scotland l don't understand why it isn't Scotland the Brave
Incredible. I’m australian and I am grateful to England for the culture that we have inherited. God bless and save England. ❤️
May democracy , whatever form, Bruce Shelia, save us from the woke brain dead political ,safe big up the economy we need more growth to sell us coffee etcera .don't worry about our towns ,or villages , Cities full of shit .
Another Australian here, the British really gave us a great inheritance, Rule of Law, Parliamentary Democracy and so much more. Our flag is a perfect reminder of that inheritance, the Union Jack with our radiant Southern Cross.
@@andrewharris3900 well said mate. I’m not even that old so I’m not a one eyed monarchist but as I’ve seen happen to Australia recently it makes me realise we need to respect and cherish England’s legacy on our country. I hope for both countries sake we stick to our principles so we don’t lose our countries to the “new order” being pushed globally at the moment. God bless.
@@andrewharris3900Rule of Law is a Greek invention, democracy too. That stuff is not British.
@@MrBagpipes don’t worry, we have plenty of Greeks in Australia as well, but they came after the British who established the nation in its current modern form.
But if you want something more exclusive then English Common Law is another one of our great inheritances.
As a Canadian, this song harkens to a home I don't know, yet it feels welcoming all the same. Bless the Commonwealth, and I hope to come 'home' one day.
May we return to the faith of our fathers. May the monarch be Catholic, and restitution be made for the stolen churches and monasteries, persecution, and murder, over several centuries. May England once again be Mary's Dowry.
your home is in canada you silly git, dont romanticise and love your homeland for what it is
@@dougy6237 Well that's an interesting proposal , off to the tower with you !!
@@grosvenorclub Yes, sadly "off to the tower" is the seed of Anglicanism. A half-way house between Christianity and un-belief.
@@dougy6237 I have never believed in a "God" but am reasonably sure their may well have been a good bloke called Jesus or something similar along with other good people . All religions I believe have simply been humans way of trying to understand the world we live in , how we got here and perhaps how we should behave . Not a bad thing in itself as long as it was just discussed around the cave / village square . However then came so called priests or rulers and then the dark side occasionally took over . Thats why folks broke away from Catholicism , they simply did not want to be ruled by some silly old bloke in Rome . They preferred to have their own silly old bloke who could make up their rules . On another note I wonder if the various "gods" created are rather a replacement for a mother who up to a certain point in young life are the gods who fix all your problems ?
Scotsman here. So proud of all our acheivements. English, Scots, Welsh and Northern Irish. What a Nation we are together.
I pray so, together, forever! - from an American
Tky Scotland well said
1: i doubt the irish will share your opinion
2: leave and declare independence. the uk is a shithole on the verge of collapse
Yes, I agree, although the Scots may end up going it alone if the independence issue keeps gaining momentum 😔
Always stronger together 🇬🇧
Stunning. Absolutely stunning.
I'm a New Zealander but my grandfather and his ancestors were from Kent in England.
I've often felt that I may have been English in a past life - I feel like I'd be right at home in a small cosy cottage way out in the English countryside, or in a cosy study somewhere with an open fire and the great smell of old books lining the shelves of the room.
I *feel* English for some reason - I love the history and culture associated with the old universities of Oxford and Cambridge - that really resonates with me.
We are just white colonialist scum, aren't we?
You live in a former British colony and are literally descended from British people... gee, I wonder why you feel British...
well not everyone from those colonies are british ya know@@SanctusPaulus1962
@@SanctusPaulus1962 New Zealand school and media really pushes Maori Tanga, with equal parts U.S. and U.K. television.
I'm an Iowan, but my ancestors were "Men of Kent" as well, who came to America in the 1630s and founded the towns of Scituate and Barnstable, Mass before some of them started migrating westward. In fact my wife and I found out that we both share a common ancestor of those early "Men of Kent".
About a year ago I discovered this incredible rendition of this song, and I nearly wept for my country's diminishing culture. The next day Jerusalem was sung at my Nan's funeral and this time I couldn't hold the tears back.
Diminishing culture. The fuck are you talking about.
I know right. National music is a sick stirring of Pride and despair for me every time.
It makes me angry to see all the struggles of our ancestors not only be wasted, but openly mocked and derided by people who do nothing but destroy what they don't understand.
@@tomosjackson4760People like you are destroying Britain because you don't understand what it is, leaving the EU, voting for the Tories time after time, this union will collapse due to people like you who can't look forward.
Sorry about your Nan, but for the other parts of this divided land its largely puke-inducing
Please don't give up on England, there are enough patriots left that love our country and will fight, not with violence but with pride and passion, to save our rich heritage and culture 🏴🇬🇧 Sorry for your loss, losing your nan.
I am a proud Englishman. Enough said.
It's OK to be a proud Anglo-Saxon, but this anthem is not about pride. Blake's poem is actually a lament against industrialization. It hearkens to a vision of England not driven by Empire and greed. It is also an allusion to St. Augustine's idea of the "City of God."
@@OpusDogi yeah but that’s not the meaning the hymn has taken on. Context is everything
Opusdogi...bang on..and the opening line ..and did those feet....refers to the legend that Joseph of Arimatheia brought the young Jesus to Glastonbury which was a virtual island at the time during a trading journey..
Simple as
Me too! 🏴🏴
Goosebumps!
Yeah
Yeah
Yeah
bumps of the goose, one could say
Yeah, this song should have a place on your channel, Ingen.
Beautiful enough to make any Man tear up. Truly we are blessed to be keepers of such a legacy and honored by the duty to bring into the future, adding just our small piece to that unimaginable splendor.
Is it not the unofficial anthem of upper class England. Nonne.
American here. My ancestors came from England, so there's a part of my soul that loves and belongs to the Old Country. Watching this brought tears to my eyes. I watched it over and over. Absolutely beautiful and divine.
be proud your ancestors built America anglo power brother
Same here. 🇬🇧
The UK is probably the best country in Europe both morally and by achievements.
Time you came home
@NH-zi4jr Mate, we're dirt poor compared to the rest of Western Europe with a corrupt government, high unemployment rate and poor education which you have perfectly displayed.
Calling Britain moral is like calling water dry, our ancestors burnt entire cities to the ground for fun, raped, murdered and starved millions and lay the groundwork for wars which go on to this day. Britain is one of the most morally reprehensible countries in history and we haven't had any real achievements since beating the Nazis and even that was with outside help.
Listening to this I can feel Britain beginning to rise from the cultural desert that our leaders have plunged us into over the last few decades. The time is fast arriving for us to once again become the people of pride, dignity and courage that we truly are. And to rid ourselves of those who have greedily feasted upon our largess.
Yes we must, for our children and future generations.
@@chesterdonnelly1212 then stop voting tory ... they only see england as a milk cow in exactly the same way trumpians of america want to suck on the teat of its people ... all take and no give
Poofters and atheists gate crashed the order.
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I’m a Dane, more specifically from Jutland. We have a deep connection to England, in history, culture and genetics, the Anglo-saxons and the Normans.
You are our children, you surpassed us in every way, you made the most important civilization ever.
We are very proud of you kids.
That feels weird to here since we are the father of so many yet it is true much love for the Danish folk.
Absolutely brother. More closely related to the Frisians & Danes then the Irish! (Not to knock the Irish).
Steady on there @lmlaor25.
LOL @@hyperboreandream 😂😂
fanks papa
I'm Canadian and to hear this absolutely fantastic performance makes me very proud to be of British ancestral heritage. That little country called England, smallest country to have the largest empire for the longest time, the sun never sets on the British empire. I do not want to see England go under, keep England strong. She is our dear motherland. Greetings & dominion loyalty from Canada
What a lovely message, thankyou!
@@stephfindlayMy pleasure.😂
Awesome mate.Good to hear We still have good friends with good hearts.
Not only friends but still family. 🍁 🤝🇬🇧
How did this isle do all that?
I'm Australian, of Anglo-Celtic heritage. Grandfather was English South African, but possibly from Scotland earlier down the generations. I love Australia, her history and achievements as one of England's daughters, but England herself strikes me as an ancestral homeland that many colonials probably have a longing to visit. No matter where we are in our Commonwealth; whether from England, Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland, or one of our Commonwealth Dominions, there is no denying a shared sense of history, heritage, culture, and values. May we all strive to build Jerusalem in whichever Dominion we live, and thus extend the fame and fate of our shared Anglo-Celtic peoples.
P.S.: Love that our King got a mention, cheersing with his people at the pub at 1:30.
Well said Karen.............and I am an Australian also. !!!!!!!!!!
Les Griffiths
If, it is spelled as Jeru'salam' which means 'peace to all Mankind' in Arabic. After all, they are 'half brothers' from Ismael-Isaac the Godly children of Abraham..shalom/salam.
There is absolutely Ho sharing of culture between Scotland and England. What nonsense you speak
Have you been? I was having fucking ancestral memories triggered when in England
I was living in England , an American kid going to a British primary School , and remember singing this song and "God save the Queen" in the morning . I loved England and still do. God Bless Queen Elizabeth and this amazing country. Brings tears to my old eyes.
If you were living in England, that would be an English primary school.
England = a country within the island of Great Britain; England shares land borders with Wales to its west and Scotland to its north and is part of the United Kingdom.
Great Britain = large geographical island in the British Isles comprising three small countries: England, Scotland, and Wales.
United Kingdom = country and kingdom consisting of four smaller countries: England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
English = belonging to or relating to England, or its people: Englishwoman, Englishman.
British = belonging to or relating to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, or to its people (English, Scottish, Welsh, and Northern Irish) or its culture.
Englishwoman = me.
Hope this helps. xx
You can't say England and then British like they are interchangeable ffs
That’s brilliant Kathy , we had American kids at our school in South Wales. I always wonder how they’re doing now and if they picked up any British traits that they continue to use. Our local base closed down after the first gulf war so unfortunately that’s that for here. Take care.
@@pussypostlethwaitsaeronaut8503 Are you saying an English primary school isn’t British ? Your comment seems long drawn out and unnecessary sightly pedantic and definitely condescending. Please treat people who are complementary about our little island with a little more thoughtfulness.
@@desolateones Well you learn something new everyday right???
RIP QUEEN ELIZABETH YOU MADE UK SO PROUD THANKYOU mam for your service and god bless
Queen. Just look at the state of the country under her and her involvement in child buggery with Savile. She and her family have never given a stuff about this great country of ours.
@@dougaldouglas8842 evidence??
@@dougaldouglas8842 please shut up
nope that GERMAN AND DANISH Done done F ALL
Phänomenal, unglaublich bewegend, meine Worte können nicht recht beschreiben, was diese Hymne bewirkt, außer vielleicht, dass wir über alle Maßen dankbar sein sollten für die Geschichte, auch wenn ich keine Engländerin bin, ich verstehe aber den Stolz und die Zugehörigkeit zum Vaterland. 🌟🍀🧚♀️
I am a Scottish atheist and this is a brilliant rendition of a fabulous anthem. Great video.
As Brendan Behan said one day inebriated in Dublin...
" I am a daylight atheist ⚛️ "....its only at nightfall cometh the dawn 🌅
My friend I used to think we had no culture until I moved to another country and realised that the uk is the people, we can laugh and banter and accept each other like no one else can. Thanks for bringing me to tears about my countries rich history and the beauty therein. I am proud to be English
Now that our beloved Queen has passed we can see our country’s culture. Not just of England but all of Great Britain.
@@chesterdonnelly1212 true. You can see exactly who hates us too
@@jackworthington4660 that is true. It’s good to know who hates us. Europeans don’t hate us. Californians hate us. Indians hate us. Not people we would normally think badly of. It’s good that we can now see who our enemies are.
Yes and we Americans owe a great debt as do millions around the globe.
I am Greek and I love everything English. English choirs, English music, English movies and TV series, English literature, English accent. At the same time, you English very often piss me off (especially with that drinking habit of yours)! Love from Athens!
Jerusalem is a magnificent song, sends shivers down my spine
Same man
I have always wondered what the Israeli's must think of us using the word Jerusalem in a song about the UK. Do you think that they must be offended or flattered?
@@thevikingwarrior flattered
@@frankiemoore9127 Oh, my gosh... Your name is the same as mine. Both the first and the second. How is this happening?
@@frankiemoore9127 Definitely! Why should they be offended?
I am English living in Scotland most of my life but this is my roots and I love it. I'm so proud to be English but it's not a trait I'm loved for in Scotland but listening to this is phenomenal!!
Your father or husband must be Irish with Nolan as a last name.
@@jaycorbynope
But they can wave there flags in England and nobody says a word yet the english are made to feel like the bad guys for no fault of our own
This song makes me feel so proud to be English, which is odd because I’m Dutch. It’s such a powerful song though, you get lost in the mighty feeling of it. I love Lesley Garrett too.
I'd rather be Dutch than English right now tbh
Always someone with a negative view. The world is yours and your country is great, live it
The Dutch language is the closest language to English than any other,so the Dutch and English are very closely related.The Frisians who colonised England were from what is now the Netherlands.
Hahaha brilliant.. It is seriously rousing isn't it (and I'm Irish 😂). Ah, sure a good tune is a good tune
Makes me proud too, which is odd because I am an American
What a great,great song!,I'm a musician and a Christian and this songs tears me up,just a fantastic piece of work,absolutely beautiful! Bob
I’m Italian but i had to listen to this powerful and wonderful piece of music on repeat.
There is simply no other country on earth to match England and the other great countries Scotland and Wales that make up Great Britain along with the magical country of the Island of Ireland. If you were born within the confines of any of these countries you are truly blessed.
I agree Ian 100% To think thee is a percentage of people in Northern Ireland who want a united Ireland 😖 Do they realise the stupidity of their wish. I smoke a pipe and I have to get my pipe tobacco from NI, I just bought a new car and its double the price here in the south than NI. I wont mention our crappy health service. GSTK
There is a case to be made that this song should be the official Anthem of England. Ireland has its own Song and so have Scotland and Wales but England has only "God Save the Queen" which is more Accurately applied to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, encompassing as it does 4 of the home countries which play Rugby.
So true I was born under the shadow of the malvern hills In Worcestershire
Now live in Australia but this great hymn stirs my soul fills my heart with pride and my eyes with tears for my beloved homeland
This is the first hymn I sang at junior school and the last I sang at senior school. It is the hymn that will send me to my rest. So beautiful and so many memories. 😢
This might be a controversial position, but I'd prefer this song or Land of Hope and Glory as our national anthem rather than God Save the Queen. Instead of focusing on one individual, those two songs capture England's beauty, magnificence and splendour. It rallies the people, Republicans and Monarchists alike.
@SUTTYMCFC I like God Save the Queen.
@SUTTYMCFC If I were to hazard a guess, I'd figure it was something to do with the Royals wanting to keep as relevant as possible. GSTQ is a very old anthem and has a lot of history (technically, it was 'adopted' from the French Royalists) The actual original version of GSTQ was a French anthem for their absolute monarchy. That stopped existing and the British started a version of it around 1745, popularly. Britain was quite 'involved' on the continent during the 1740's, and so perhaps it was just seen as fair enough back then, for the British to be singing a French Royalist song in a British version. The British and French were fighting a lot in that time (see battles like Fontenoy, which the French won; or Dettingen, which the British and their allies won etc)
I get the feeling that the Royals today are reluctant to drift away from officially using it everywhere, because the British monarchy typically try to maintain some semblance of narrative control. The indulgent nature of the song is aging increasing poorly and on a PR level it wouldn't surprise me if a future decision by Charles or William, could be made to change it to Jerusalem. In the Commonwealth Games as well as Cricket, Jerusalem is already used for the England teams. However, in both men's and women's football, during say, the Euros, a particularly drearily sung version of God Save The Queen is always used. In terms of high-profile sport, the use of GSTQ is _still_ maintained.
There are some events and sports that use Jerusalem for the England teams, though some do not. Why this is the case, can sometimes come down to quirks of history and old traditions. The preference for Jerusalem and other songs like I Vow To Thee My Country is growing more vocal, though I think there is a point where nobody will change it because of respect for what we could call the 'continuity monarch' Queen Elizabeth II. Britain is a Constitutional Democracy; neither an Absolute Monarchy, like some states still out there in the world, nor a Republic. To some extent, they have power over things like this. Although, most of their 'power' is 'soft power' these days.
I agree with you, next to nobody would prefer GSTQ over Jerusalem or I Vow To Thee My Country. It's too indulgent, selfish sounding. It has it's charms and moments, and it can be given better renditions. But Jerusalem is far better tonally and melodically. It's more of a song for all of the people, not just the Royalty. And the imposition of it does it no favours. It is a pride thing, almost, at this point. Just a way of saying they still matter.
@@Elliotknotfound What exactly is the problem with preserving tradition regardless of the nature of it's historical aspects? Are you aware how outright sanguinary and well, belligerent the French national anthem is? Have you ever read an English translation in full of the actual French national anthem?
If you compare it to God Save The Queen/King, the British adaptation of the originally French song (GSTQ/K was from Royalist France to begin with before Britain 'borrowed it' in 1745, while at war with France as it happens as well; which was happening a lot in the 18th century though)
Some lines in GSTQ/K may well be non-PC in the year 2022 but so what?
We should not hold centuries old songs to present day standards. It may seem discordant to retain anachronisms, yet that is part of the point of preserving heritage and tradition. It merely requires people to have the mental fortitude and emotional courage not to get tied in knots over crying about 'imperialism this' and 'not-PC' that. Obviously it is going to be a problem if you actively begin with the preconception that one must take offence at it. Nobody needs to be offended by it. I somehow doubt you'll ever see the French national anthem get cancelled in spite of it being incredibly, hilariously bloodthirsty.
God Save the King is a far better anthem for the UK. For England? No.
@@Elliotknotfound and have you not heard the Scottish anthem it's as anti English as you can get.so why does it matter if ours reminds us of our past
This is what the US is missing...a beautiful and noble history that stretches back a Millenium. And likely why Americans so love the UK. For its majesty, mystery and glory.
As a former Russian I must say - really, there is nothing that US is missing… Not a single tiny bit. Which does not diminish the magnificent Britain in any way, though.
Well,it seems to me,they didn’t want any part of its beauty and noble history.That should be pretty evident, if you study your noble history.
@@NomenFugazi
All in the past. They were of their Time. Time now to unite in the sight of God and turn to Him.
@@Stokie_Lad22longer!!
We are just white colonialist scum, aren't we?
To be born an Englishman is to win the lottery of life.
Why do you think I’m trying to naturalize
If you are not born here of good English stock you'll never be English no matter what it says on your passport!!!
And I have always said too that to be born English is to win lifes lottery.
I thank you God for allowing me to be born English.
How i love England.
First time as a kid i love english premier league.
Second i start support English football team🏴
When i was 22 i visited England and stadiums football clubs
After that i’ll love England forever🇰🇿🏴
Love to Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan greatest country in the world all other countries are run by little girls!
Not wrong there kazi not wrong sadly
It is so sad to me, how many generations doesn't respect the beautiful History of our beloved world.. in this,many prayers for all.. May God Bless You ALL..🙏🙌
It's heartbreaking 💔
It is disgusting and upsetting at the same time, makes me very angry how people do not care to learn anything of their own country. Look at it all today, and because Mrs and Mrs Slug has no interest in their country, only the latest I Phone
@@debbieburton938 It is a disgrace, an absolute disgrace, even how people treat others, no curtesy, no manners, no common sense, no intellect, just people vomiting out words, for words sake, the conviction over ones country gone, even to have such we are called names for loving our country, and who began it but a puff
@@dougaldouglas8842 I have brought my kids up on history always been a history buff myself... I have also taught them manners.. Morals.. Respect.. Empathy and as adults I think I did a good job.. Education is key people are lazy when it comes to patenting.. There is no place for any hate for anyone in my world. But without the right education its hard to reach such a place
@@debbieburton938 Really, really nice to hear, at last, someone who cares for their children, loves their children enough to see to their education for life.
The substance of parenting has gone, for the general masses Most now think that clothing, feeding, and keeping their children entertained is parenting.
We start with the inner person, and then work out to the things of the world. History is extremely important, and manners, civility, common sense, and thinking, to be alert, as the world is one of lies and deceit, and the sooner we side step such the better persons we become.
I was blessed in being brought up right, and my sister was the same with her children, who became fully rounded and happy. We can only do our best, and hopefully we have.
Many, many thanks.
This should be our National Anthem. It brings tears to my eyes.
The melody stirring. The words questionable.
Don't question William Blake!
having a problem with the words is what is destroying the country today
I disagree, why should Jerusalem be a British anthem? I don't get it?
Have you read the lyrics? @@christabelleblue9901
As an American. My love of this song was created by Emerson lake and Palmer. Since then,…..my love of everything British has become part of my dream state. God Bless. Cheers.
Nigerian here. Massively proud of the English and fervently praying for the preservation of those pearly isles from her invaders - all of them especially the Moorish kind. May God save England!!
We are just white colonialist scum, aren't we?
Bro Peter how r u doing. Nike in Northampton saying hi. How isSis Kenny?
1066 was the last time someone invaded these shores, nearly 1000 years ago
I was so glad to read your comment about your love for my mother country. I to hope that England will live on and retain her culture and traditional values.
Bro is nigerian and he said moorish 😂☠️☠️
When a Long Easton schoolboy 75 years ago we sang Jerusalem regularly at assembly and always with extra voice. Unforgettable 🇨🇦
Brainwashed
I'm only half English, but England is my whole heart.
I no longer live in England but am truly blessed by my place of birth.🏴
Me too. It never leaves you
Everywhere the English set foot has clearly been blessed
@@kingkoi6542*cursed
Undoubtedly one of the best songs I've ever heard. Whenever I listen to this, it sends shivers down my spine.
I like how it ended with a picture of the holy grail. England rocks!
Yeah! Rocks from England!
The holy grails resting place is supposed to be in or near Glastonbury
@@britbazza3568 You should know by now the Grail is a fantasy, derived from the pagan Celtic Cauldron of Knowledge and Plenty. For 800 years Abrahamic religion has suppressed our freedom and our true spirit, break the chains and reclaim our liberty!
I dislike the song so much I will never sing it long live the King
Yes, that was beautiful!
I'm proud to be Anglo-Norse! 🏴🇳🇴💖
If you visit don't pillage, plunder, chop with swords like last time...
🇬🇧 🇮🇪 🇩🇪 🇨🇿 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸
🏴🇨🇮🇨🇭🇩🇪🇨🇵🇸🇯🇺🇸
@@johnfisher247 Harald Hardrada has just left the building :)
@@johnfisher247 oops
Hungarian here. I always envy the continuity of England. Older than a 1000 years and still going strong in its own way of life, law, monarchy. The historical richness has no pair. Created the modern world as it is. Gave us the language of Shakespeare. Physics with Newton. Liberty by holding out in World War II. And not to mention football!
I wish nothing but the best. Beatiful country.
I am from Portugal. The Plantagenet King Henry II is one of my ancestors and this is my favourite anthem, song.
By far the most powerful video I’ve ever seen of this song.
English born and English i will die.
Couldn't agree more
Absolutely AMAZING!! As an American I have always wanted to visit this wonderous place, and finally Next Year 2023 I will be heading to York!! This anthem sends shivers through my body, and yes, I do love God Save The Queen, but this should be your national anthem. England is where my heart resides! I have the Union Jack on my car, and the flag in my flat. ❤
Micheal that's great to hear. You do have a bit to learn by the sound of it though.
For starters the Union Jack is only known as a Jack when flown on a ship otherwise it's called the Union flag.
This isn't the flag of England though it is the flag of "the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland".
The UK as it is known for shortness is made up of four independent Nations they are England. Wales. Scotland. and Northern Ireland.
Each have their own very rich cultures history and identities
Each Nation also have their own unofficial National Anthems and they also have their own individual flags too.
The flag of St George is the English flag and is a red cross on a white background as is the flag in this video above.
The Scottish flag is the flag of St Andrew and is a diagonal white cross on a blue background.
The Welsh flag is a red dragon on a green and white background
The Northern Irish flag is called the Red Hand of Ulster. Which is a red hand set in a red cross with a white background so basically a St George's Cross with a red hand set in a yellow outline.
Each nation has its own unofficial National anthem too the English one is "Jerusalem" as stated on here.
The Welsh one is Land of my Father's.
The Scottish one is Flower of Scotland.
The Northern Irish one is Danny Boy.
Collectively the four nations official national anthem is "God Save the Queen "
The reason we have so many flags and anthems is because of our very long and varied history that over the course of a thousand yrs brought the four nations to become one nation. But we kept our Individual identity cultures and history.
Also another thing to take into account here is when you are here in the UK you will come we all have very different accents and dialects. This changes every ten to twenty miles or so..in fact there are well over 200 accents and dialects in the UK as a whole and each one can be very different too so don't make the mistake of calling us all English because the Welsh Irish and Scottish will take offence at this to be on the safe side if you have to say anything call us British but that can be a minefield also because all the nations predominantly want to be called their own nations name first and British second so just be careful with that one.
Now for a change of tack. Jerusalem which originally was written as a hymn tells the story of when Jesus came to England as a child then as a young man with his uncle k
Joseph of Arimathea who was a tin trader and came to Cornwall in the south west of England which 2000 yrs ago was the tin mine capital of the known world. Jesus then went to a town called Avalon which is now called Glastonbury and is supposed to be the burial place of Jesus and also the home of the holy grail. Avalon or Glastonbury as it is now known is also supposed to be the place where England's first church was built by the hands of Jesus himself.
Anyway the hymn is in celebration of Jesus coming to England 2000 yrs ago with his uncle hence the opening line " did those feet in ancient times walk among England fields ... And the other line into the hymn " the Holy Lamb of God".... Meaning Jesus himself
There has been some research undertaken into the origins of the hymn and there is said to be proof of this as far as can be proved hence why this song has the power and meaning it does to the English culture and Pshycy.
Anyway when you come to the UK please enjoy yourself and I'm sure any British person you meet will make you feel welcome. Don't believe all you hear on your news about a lot of Brits not liking Americans.
That is a small group of idiots in the London Orbital Motorway the M25. (Freeway) that have that view. Also make sure you travel around the UK as a whole and don't just stick to London the UK is a lot more than London. The UK is very beautiful outside of London too
Hello and cheers from the other side of the pond. Firstly, I can't thank you enough for your kindness and generous effort to educate one so naive yet willing to learn and understand.
As I am writing this reply I am replaying the video for inspiration and when I meet your fellow Brits if they are half as nice, kind, and tolerant I know my time in your country will be deeply moving and memorable.
I truly appreciate your detail of facts about the four countries in the United Kingdom and have a better understanding awareness of each of their identities, culture, and history. And also, an understanding of the hymn Jerusalem and its origins. Completely fascinating. I still have a lot to learn and that I am looking forward too. I have been over the years acclimating myself to the different vocabulary terms indigenous to Great Britian. And frankly, my attraction to your country started over 20 years ago when I was working at Walt Disney World in Florida where at the time most of the guests were from Great Britian. The Scottish dialect was difficult to understand but they were so patient, and we had fun navigating to understand each other. Most were from England, and I knew this was a place I had to go to.
So, this year I knew once Covid was subsiding that the time was to prepare a trip. My intention though was to visit the countryside, chat with locals, and not so much get involved in big city life. After watching a lot of walking tours on You Tube, and listening to people's experiences, initially I was heading to Brighton Beach because of its diversity which I like but then someone said on his video that he has been to the UK 4 times and for him the best city was York. So, I did a walking tour, watched videos, and fell in love with the area. I could see myself there. I can still go to London for the day, Edenborough, and recently watched a video on Scarborough near the North Sea or even Robin Hoods Bay. I love train travel, so I thought I could explore via train or bus. But York would be my home base. I am planning on a two-week holiday.
So again, I can't thank you enough for sharing and educating a Yankee. I feel like I completed an Intro to Great Britian 101, and I am forever grateful. I would also like to give you my email for if there were anything that would make this experience even more special or helpful, I would surely appreciate that. My email address is mcus224@gmail.com. I was going to go next July 2023 but now I am thinking September 2023 when there are not so many tourists, what do you think?
I know you are having a heat wave, so I hope you are able to keep cool.
Be well, Cheers
Michael
@@britbazza3568 Hello! I just wrote a very lengthy reply, and I don't see it. So let me test this.
@@britbazza3568 Hello I just sent a lengthy response, and I don't see it. Test this
Hi ya. Okay now I see it. Apparently, it takes a while to post. I just wanted to add that if you feel uncomfortable emailing me I totally understand, no worries.
And as a sidebar, I live in Liverpool New York, so going to York seems appropriate.
Nice day Michael
This song always makes me cry... I'm proud to be a English citizen... We have done so much for civilization.....
Tell that to all the cultures civilisations and native lands your empire destroyed
@@caolangordon8167 British empire wasn’t all evil but it wasn’t all good too A mix of both it is good and bad for lots of countries and civilisation including our own just like the Roman Empire
@@caolangordon8167 Ohhh shut up for God's sake and change the bloodey record!!!🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴.
@@caolangordon8167 I will ♥️
Really?
No words, proud to be English!
I still can't believe she's gone! 💔😭 R.I.P. your Majesty, may she can meet my Father also in Heaven 🏴🇬🇧🌹🖤
Not really bothered about her she lived like a billionaire all her life and wanted for nothing whilst we have homeless and we've got the Royals with 100 of empty rooms..SMH
The minute the music started so did my tears. I have never in all of my years seen or heard anything more moving than this video. TY Mark for sharing
It’s beautiful
i wish i could hear this for the first time again. simply beautiful. i am proud to be english.
So am i.
Followed by the Israeli national anthem: London
The Palestine anthem you want to say
The person above me wants a flame war
Edit: Aaaaand it's happening
@@MsMehdi96 free palestine
@@tasiepolegaming100yearsago3 Yes, Palestine must be free for Jewish settlement!
Why would anyone want to build L🤮ndon in their country
From Blake’s preface to ‘Milton: A Poem in Two Books’ written in 1804. Set to music by Sir Hubert Parry in 1916 with full orchestration by the great Sir Edward Elgar.
I am very fond of Blake and this poem in particular.
Thanks so much for this. It's very touching. May Our Lord Jesus Christ walk again, on those hallowed hills. His will be done, no mine, not yours, but His. My roots go back to the British isles & before that, to Denmark.
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I’m English and this gives me chills, perhaps even more so than our official anthem. I think sports teams representing only England should sing this song - it represents all English people, not just the King.
This is used by England at the Commonwealth Games and by the England cricket team.
This melody reminds me a lot to MEDIEVAL England and Richard the Lionheart.
Same
It is what We are...
Who was actually a french speaking frog.
1215.
Why? It has utterly nothing to do with medieval times. It is basically a 19th Century creation and has no real rhythm or words that make it medieval. Note, I do like the song but there is literally nothing medieval about it. (As others have posted , Richard I spoke French primarily).
Imagine the boys and Wembley belting this out before a World Cup final… goosebumps!!
It actually makes sense for them to use this. _God Save the King_ is the British anthem but _Jerusalem_ is the English one, and the four nations of the United Kingdom have separate football teams. The Welsh sing _Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau_ and the Scots sing _Flower of Scotland_ so why not _Jerusalem_ for us?
@@elgee6202 you say that but England is the main country of the UK so why wouldn’t we use the “UK Anthem” as our own? Everyone else has their own and we’ve adopted it as our own
@@4949Arsenal, because we have our own anthem. The British anthem should be used for UK-specific occasions and the English anthem for English occasions.
We already have the Welsh and Scots asserting their Welsh and Scottish identities respectively, but the English can only be British, it seems.
They have their own parliaments, their own laws, and their own customs independent of England. We may be the main country of the UK but our distinctness is relegated as if we were an insignificant afterthought.
@@elgee6202 it would be great if England gained autonomy, without London as it is the capital, and have Manchester as our new capital
Half of them loathe this country and claim its racist at any opportunity they get. When they play for the English national team, it's for their own glory and career.
Mother and grandfather: Scottish/Ulster. Father: Ulster/Manx/Italian. Grandmother: Welsh. I will get over there to the UK from the US someday. starting with the IOM to see the TT.
This a beautiful hymn that should be the English people's national anthem. As a Scotsman I love England and the English people have always been very welcoming to me when I have been there on Holiday. God Save the King!
The Queen finally rested well everyone was already waiting for that someday this is life we can't change it, her majesty was almost 100 years old and any person can't reach that age, only few can do it like this my great-grandfather who managed to live to be 102 years old and my great-grandmother at 96 too. But luckily she 🌹 had a well deserved rest and
*God save the King* 🏴🇬🇧👑
Good subject boii! :D Vive la republique! Seriously though this boot licking serf mentality is beyond unreal to free citizens lol
she never worked a day in her life. stole everything they have that mafia. andrew and jimmy saville sums up charles friends-and battenberg... kincora boys home!
Magnificent! It sends a great message: GB is on the side of God and the lord Jesus. Great respect from Slovenia.
The hymn actually tells of the time when Jesus visited England. In his early yrs he came here with Joseph of Arimathea his Uncle who was a trader in tin. Joseph of Arimathea brought Jesus to England as a child where Jesus then built a church at the now Glastonbury but at the the was called Avalon so this song runs very deep in the English heart and into England's religious beliefs dating back some 2000 yrs
@@britbazza3568 claptrap. Not a shred of evidence.
@Rich H. Listen to the song.
"Was the Holy Lamb of God on England's pleasant pastures seen?"
@@georgeiii2998 exactly some people simply don't have a clue what's on front of their eyes and if they actually looked at the evidence that is everywhere they might just realise how stupid they have been by trying to act like a typical keyboard warrior
@@georgeiii2998 It's just a myth about judaic legends. Written centuries ago by people who believed in magic. The song doesn't even represent most of the English. It mentions none of our history or culture, just an implanted religion from Israel.
This is a magical country. A little archipelago of lands with thousands of years of rich cultural and democratic institutional traditions. A little rock. A moated fortress built by nature. A sceptered isle. A precious stone set in a silver sea. Patriotism, despite huge attempts to deride it, arises spontaneously in the ordinary human heart and is essential for survival.
We, the inhabitants and custodians, benefitting from the virtue of our inherited wisdom and cherished ancient culture, can sense the future because we are so closely aware of our past. We are the ‘somewheres’ rather than ‘anywheres’ and want our country to be preserved as home for our children to enjoy as we ourselves have done.
Magnificently pronounced. Deepest affection from the US.
@@johnprovince5304 Thank you. Warmly reciprocated.
Are you educated, or do you live in a fantasy land? Did you vote for Brexshite, and vote to destroy the country for the next fifty years minimum? It would seem your knowledge of the history of Pryttynn is based only on the histories of the monarchy and the ruling class since 1066. The people never had that life you blabber on about.
It is about time england had its own anthem and this is great😇
Many people today would consider the sentiment depraved. How dare you impose your creation myth on the unwilling?
@@anonymike8280edington 878😊
I'm not religious but I love this song.
Then you are indeed friend, but don't know it.
May the queen Rest In Peace God save King Charles III
AS BEING ENGLISH.! I CAN NEVER SING GOD SAVE THE KING, WHAT THEY DID TO DIANE IS A MOCKERY TO THE CROWN.
I haven't set foot on English soil since 1965 and still miss it. This makes really makes me cry, it really takes me back. I wish, I wish I could return.
You people I hope realize just how special and important you are. God save the king! And God save you all!
Thank you. We usually get blamed for most things in this world. 😊
God bless you.✝️
I hope one day we can vote to make this our official national anthem, but keep God save the King the anthem of Great Britain
Yes
It has been used officially
It's singing about Jerusalem, a foreign city!
@@scented-leafpelargonium3366 nope! Jerusalem is here to designate a land of peace in England, nothing to do with the city
@@sawny_1137 well if it's nothing to do with the city of Jerusalem they should have picked London or Birmingham instead to sing about their English green land. There is not much greenery in geographical Judea. I understand Jerusalem ("Yerushalayim" = "city of peace" in Hebrew) as a "symbol" of peace, even in a far- off destination like England, but that the wording of the song also claims that Jesus Christ walked the shores of the British Isles is a bit preposterous, to say the least.
So beautiful. England forever!!
I'm an Englishman who served my country in the Scots guards but I love this song. We need patriotism back to stop the rot what's happening in this country now. It seems every other flag is OK except ours. 😢
Been humming this to myself all afternoon today. It was dads favourite and reminds me of him. I love this country as much as I loved my father, who art in heaven. He fought for this green and pleasant land and would be turning in his grave if he saw what has become of it. I'd happily go down fighting for his values, our enemy has no fight in them though. So what are we worried about? Let's have our country back ffs and move on with love and laughter the only way we know. Amen
Beautiful melody and lyrics, this Brit-American pianist/composer's favorite and I was hoping they'd sing it at the Queen's spectacular state funeral, but since they didn't, I'm glad we can hear it here! May she rest in peace~ "God Save the King" who is the same as I am, born 1948, post WW2! Love the great British composers like Ralph Vaugh Williams, Gustav Holtz and old English folk songs which have inspired my own American folk opera which has been performed publicly. Thank you, love the visuals as well!❤💙🎼🎵🎹
I'm not an English citizen (yet), but in some years I'll be living in England like an authentic English person. I want to get involved with the culture, the people, etc.
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There is no English citizenship. You're either born English or adopt their culture. You'll be British through and through if you can become a legal national. You'll be hard fought finding this culture in the cities though so have fun integrating into rural life. It is very quiet and slow outwith work.
@@OnlyGrafting Well put. It is the first time I have heard someone speak of the difference between English and British. You have to be born here to be English, roots, British is simply status within the United Kingdom, though any children will be British.
I was born and brought up in rural England, and a fine village it still is. Quiet and sedate, slow pace of life. Towns and cities are a filthy hovel hole of a rat race, as cities generally are, and within this increasing violence. Best remains rural England, any day.
One of the best visual edits I've ever seen - extremely moving Thank You!
I like the part when Isaac Newton is presented, such a genius to be proud of
Newton died at the age of eighty-four; a virgin. A lot men respect Newton but not too many men would want to be Newton.
It's funny because William Blake took a dislike towards Newton
Lincolnshire lad❤
As an American, I don't believe I've ever heard this before. When I think of English Anthems. I think of "I vow to thee my Country"
Was also done by the group Emerson, Lake and Palmer
This anthem is the true national anthem of England. It actually tells of the time that Jesus came to England as a child with his uncle Joseph of Arimathea. Joseph of Arimathea was a tin trader in the Middle East and used to come to the Cornish coast to buy his tin to take back to the Middle East. Back then England produced the best tin in the known world. Jesus is supposed to have come to England many times as a child. This song tells of this part of his life. Hence the lyrics Sis those feet in Ancient times walk among England's mountains green.... meaning Jesus walking across England and the other line "the holy lamb of God ...." meaning son of God there are names of towns and cities names after areas in the Middle East also where Jesus is supposed to have visited while in England which gives credence to these visits
@@mosthaunted2 idiot. If you care to look it up. Cornwall England was the tin mining capital of the ancient world. Tin was needed in the Middle East. And they had a marvelous invention called ships in these times as well. Joseph of Arimathea was Jesus's Uncle he was also a metal & tin merchant. Who used to make regular visits to England particularly Cornwall. It was said that Jesus came with him on various occasions to the south west of England.
@@mosthaunted2 Dude, don't be an a-hole
Both are exceptional songs
Beautiful voice of Lesley Garrett! Stunning.
I may not be British, but I have a lot of English blood coursing through my veins. I am proud of my family's British heritage. The United Kingdom is truly beautiful. I wish I could live there too. God bless you, my British brethren.
Love for my English brothers. Please fight back the forces of antiwhitism and reclaim your identity. Not just for yourselves, but for all the world. Don't jump the bridge; you've made great contributions to the world and would be sorely missed. Peace, love and No White Guilt.
--- from your brother across the pond in America, a land that would never had made it without your guidance and tutelage.
Douglas Murray nailed it with his chat about indigenous peoples and protecting them...this is our (well, mine) ancestral home, we must defend it.
We will never surrender.
Jamesconnolly: Thank you very much for your comment, loyalty and support for our/your ancestral motherland....Greetings from Canada
Ok, this is huge.
First of all, there are no words to describe how this is beautiful. It’s without any doubt the best version of this song I ever heard.
And then, it’s about the work of this channel and it’s evolution. The edition is by far among the best, and the choice of imagery is, I dare say, perfect for this song. And I have to recognize one small detail. The last version you uploaded of this song was already great, but a fair criticism was that a song supposedly about rural England showed little of “England’s green and pleasant land”, being the editon then more focused in urban centers. Well, my friend, what a marvelous jaw dropping response this new version is. It shows not only your talent but also your dedication to improve your already good work. And I consider that small detail very important.
Thank you, Ian Berwick, and May you never cease your mental fight for you are arguably the best among your pairs in the anthem community.
And in a personal note, I have to say this beautiful edition represents very fairly well what England represents to me, that noble Nation whit whom my own country has the oldest Alliance still active in the world. Obrigado desde o velho Portugal.
Thank you for your kind words. Portugal is beautiful and a country I hope to visit someday.
Justo
I'm from the commonwealth......
Give us a reason , to be positive in the light of this !!
We are a lost people , within a dynamic empire , ....
Where did you loose us ....???
How will you retrieve us ....?
Is it possible in this lifetime ????
We're we really meant to be part. Of you .....ever ????
God bless you. Lusitanian brother. All my respect and love from this Green and pleasant Land of Hope and Glory called England
What alliance does Portugal have with England that is the oldest in the world?
This is the last hymn played at my mothers funeral, as she was a member of the WI and its kind of their song.
As a American who fell in Love with British history through the great ocean liners of the 1910s and 20s. I’ll listen to this song over our pledge of allegiance any day.
This takes me back to the hall after registration we would all sing this during hymns, then off to class, those were the days.
Today was proof what a proud nation we are RIP the Queen,long live the King
not my king
@@Noseypoke-mr7th yeah he is.
@@sugarkane4830 NO MATE HE MIGHT BE YOUR KING, BUT NO WAY IS HE MINE, HE IS A TRAITOR TO ALL PROPER INDIGENOUS ENGLISHMEN, CHARLIE THE W.E.F. NONCE.
Everyone on England wants this as our anthem, be it Rugby, Football or cricket. But yet we still have the British anthem.
Was used recently
@@Elliotknotfound for the commonwealth games. That is normal.
Not everyone. The song is lovely, but makes no sense to be England's anthem. Rose of England is my choice for the anthem.
Damn
@Randy marsh Do not compare this great song to that scouse YNWA shite 🤮
Goosebumps and shivers every time.
I`m Scottish. I love this song. I love our English neighbours.
Best version of this wonderful anthem I’ve ever heard. I’d love to know the name of the soprano. Just superb-a fine voice, very moving, and great technique.
Lesley Garrett.
@martdonohoe8200 you might also enjoy the Emerson, Lake, and Palmer rendition
Lesley Garrett sang this amazingly, what a wonderful rendition of the song
This beautiful hymn is my favorite and we used to sing it in primary school and maybe high school at morning assembly
I love the illustrations. They take me back to those penguin history books for kids.
That's exactly what I was thinking..
I am Italian but, for several reasons, I love England very very much
grazie, amico mio. E come un inglese, mi piace tantissimo la bella Italia :)
@@TheTraveller20081 Grazie Traveller. Susanna
I feel the same thing, and I'm not even European or from a British colony (Indonesia to be exact)
@@HatterTobias Glad you share my feelings. Love
@Proud Anglo-Saxon Stokie Thank you Stokie. Love and friendship for both our countries 🇬🇧🇮🇹