Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New ‎#33

33. And did those feet in ancient time (Jerusalem)

1 And did those feet in ancient time
walk upon England's mountains green?
And was the holy Lamb of God
on England's pleasant pastures seen?
And did the countenance divine
shine forth upon our clouded hills?
And was Jerusalem builded here
among these dark satanic mills?

2 Bring me my bow of burning gold!
Bring me my arrows of desire!
Bring me my spear! O clouds unfold!
Bring me my chariot of fire!
I will not cease from mental fight,
nor shall my sword sleep in my hand,
till we have built Jerusalem
in England's green and pleasant land.

Text Information

• First Line: And did those feet in ancient time
• Title: And did those feet in ancient time (Jerusalem)
• Author: William Blake, 1757-1827
• Meter: DLM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Scripture:
  2 Kings 2:11
  ;
  John 1:29
• Topic: Evangelism; Faith, Trust and Commitment; The Nation; Year A: Epiphany 2

Tune Information

• Name: JERUSALEM
• Composer: Charles Hubert Hastings Parry, 1848-1918
• Arranger (Piano): Andrew Moore
• Meter: DLM
• Key: D Major
• Copyright: Arr. © 1999 Kevin Mayhew Ltd.
• Notes: Two versions included: Piano and Organ