 > Funeral Songs > Jerusalem

Jerusalem - with Lyrics & Audio

"Jerusalem" is a Christian hymn written by Hubert Parry in 1916. The song is inspired by the biblical account of Jesus' entry into Jerusalem, as described in the Gospels.

Jerusalem Lyrics

And did those feet in ancient time
Walk upon England's mountain 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 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 an