The original text refers to *England* rather than Scotland, and is by
lovely William Blake. The marvellous tune by the equally English Parry.
Scotland, for historical reasons, doesn't have a lot of solo sacred music
of high quality. There are many fine folk tunes of a secular nature, some
of which might be adapted for sacred use. There are also a number of hymn
tunes of Scottish origin, though many of the ones that have been
traditionally in use come from continental Europe, England or the U.S.
Psalm 23, to the tune of "Crimond" by Jessie Irvine is probably your best
bet. john
At 12:25 PM 5/23/01 -0400, you wrote:
>Laura Sharp wrote:
>
>> I would love to sing something actually Scottish this time, but if not
there's
>> always O Riada's hymns to fall back on.
>
>I found my "crib" sheet for Jeruselem-
>
>JERUSALEM
>
> And did those feet in ancient time
> walk upon Scotland's mountains green?
> And was the Holy Lamb of God
> on Scotland'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 my bow of burning
>gold!
> Bring me my arrows of
desire!
> Bring me my spear: O clouds
>unfold!
> Bring me my Chariots of
Fire!
> I will not cease from metal
>fight;
> nor shall my sword sleep
in my
>hand
> till we have built Jerusalem
> in Scotland's green and
>pleasant land.
>
>Dean
>
>
>
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John Blyth
Baritono robusto e lirico
Brandon, Manitoba, Canada
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