Why don’t they change the British National anthem?

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nanna8

I think Jerusalem is a great tune but the words are very suss. No the feet didn’t walk upon England ‘ mountains green.’Anyway, most mountains are in Wales or Scotland not England. Sorry William Blake.

Isn't Blake asking a question and not making a statement?

Yes, he is

And lots of people ponder those questions too.

And its "pastures".

The answer to the question is no, of course. But I think Blake's point is that this doesn't stop England from striving to be the new Jerusalem.

nanna8

I think Jerusalem is a great tune but the words are very suss. No the feet didn’t walk upon England ‘ mountains green.’Anyway, most mountains are in Wales or Scotland not England. Sorry William Blake.

Isn't Blake asking a question and not making a statement?

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nanna8

I think Jerusalem is a great tune but the words are very suss. No the feet didn’t walk upon England ‘ mountains green.’Anyway, most mountains are in Wales or Scotland not England. Sorry William Blake.

We don't now for sure nanna8 - some think that Jesus may have visited England with his greart-unce Joseph of Arimathea who was a trader. Perhaps he climbed Wearyall Hill! ?

But I do like this verse - it should be sung at the beginning of each session of the House of Commons

O Lord our God arise,
Scatter our enemies
And make them fall!
Confound their politics
Frustrate their knavish tricks
On Thee our hopes we fix,
God save us all!

They are changing the national within the next decade or so to
God save the king

He's great, isn't he?

Apparently he doesnt even have a plan when he goes onstage.
He is just my cup of tea, with that lovely beard, too.

MissAdventure that’s brilliant it took me back when I was younger crying and laughing watching Billy Connolly. What a man such a grim upbringing but rose above to make people laugh.

GSTQ's only reference to Scotland is:

Lord grant that Marshal Wade, May by thy mighty aid, Victory bring. May he sedition hush, And like a torrent rush, Rebellious Scots to crush, God Save the King (Queen).

We don't really feel up here that it is very inclusive. I'd quite like a change.

I think Jerusalem is a great tune but the words are very suss. No the feet didn’t walk upon England ‘ mountains green.’Anyway, most mountains are in Wales or Scotland not England. Sorry William Blake.

Are we looking for a National Anthem for the UK or for England? For example, Jerusalem could be an option for England and has stirring lyrics and a great tune. However, I think that any UK anthem would have to be about the monarch to be inclusive of all four nations. GSTQ does that, albeit badly, so we may well be stuck with it.

Why not scrap all the anthems? What is the point of them?

I don't actually mind the National anthem, but I do agree that
I Vow to Thee My Country would seem preferable.

I like "I vow to thee my country ",as well.I always think of Princess Dinahs wedding.
Though I did have a laugh with DH when he was watching the English Rugby team play Australia the other morning. They now have an Aboriginal chap giving a talk and a song a bit like NewZealand .
DH turned and said what would our team look like dressed as Moris men or doing a clog dance or any other regional dance. Or the Scots breaking into an Highland fling.
As I said further up the post England has so many regional songs and dances where would we start to choose.
I also found out that Bonnie Prince Charlies invasion of England triggered the song which we now know as the national anthem being sung for the first time in 1745 when he was a threat to George the 11.

Loved the Billy Connelly video. I have said before that the Archers tune would make a great NA.

One of the problems of GSTQ is that it is in 3/4 time, like a waltz. Most anthems are in 2 or 4 time, more suitable for marching.

The words of GSTQ have very little relevance to anti monarchist atheists. Like me.

If there is a god, why single out one person to save? Is one person more worthy than another?

Another vote for I vow to thee my Country.

Lucca

Anniebach

Land of Hope and Glory speaks of God, would this be acceptable to atheists ?

So does god save the queen

I was about to post the same comment.

MawtheMerrier

I’ve always liked “I Vow to Thee My Country” set to Holst’s “Jupiter” music .
It works at sports fixtures too (The World in Union)

m.youtube.com/watch?v=bvouc8Qs_MI

Absolutely adore it Maw I find a tear in my eye every time I hear it.

I’ve always liked “I Vow to Thee My Country” set to Holst’s “Jupiter” music .
It works at sports fixtures too (The World in Union)

m.youtube.com/watch?v=bvouc8Qs_MI

❤️ it Dickens!
I really ought to preview first ha!