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Old 17-11-2013, 22:08   #604
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Re: Christian Science

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Originally Posted by Less View Post
No you silly man I won't get you banned, YOU will.

Yes, each to their own, if memory serves, the tune is ripped off from the planet suite and the words were composed as a little bit of WWI propergander.

Am I right or wrong?

Or is this another question you will ignore?

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 those dark satanic mills?

Bring me by 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.

Willam Blake


The second verse is really good, tell me, what will you do with them if you get your arrows of desire?

Sounds a touch sinful to me.

It is often heard at funerals.
Sorry Less you are confusing it with I vow to thee my country which is as you say from the Planets (Jupiter) and was rehashed with new words for a recent Rugby World Cup (World in Union). You might also be thinking of Nimrod from Elgar's Enigma Variations which is often heard at funerals. It has no words rhat I'm aware of but is enough of a dirge without them.
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