Sunday, October 16, 2005
Jerusalem (Parry)
I have a pillbox with a Jerusalem cross and the word "Jerusalem" on it. Nearly everytime I see it, the music of Jerusalem (Parry) starts playing build in my head, and I can hardly hold back the first line, "And did those feet in ancient time...." I always wish I could remember the rest of the words. This morning I pulled out my Chariots of Fire album and then Googled the lyrics. Here's the first result I clicked. Note its similarlity to the Cyber Hymnal's page, as well as its difference. It states, "There is historical data supporting this story." Compare the Cyber Hymnal: "However, there is no historical data supporting this story." O ye of little faith.
By the way, given the hymn's history with the women's suffrage movement in England, maybe Jon Barlow should teach it to his son!
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