And was Jerusalem builded here? Join The Reverend Mark Birch as he unpacks the poetry that became the famous hymn Jerusalem.

Westminster Abbey

Westminster Abbey

1: Hymns as Poetry: William Blake’s Jerusalem

OCT 26, 20246 MIN
Westminster Abbey

1: Hymns as Poetry: William Blake’s Jerusalem

OCT 26, 20246 MIN

Description

<div>Hear staff from Westminster Abbey as they reflect on the context and the meaning of popular Christian hymns and anthems that came from poetry.  </div> <br> <div>In this episode, The Reverend Mark Birch talks about William Blake and the context in which he was writing to produce the well-known verses of <em>Jerusalem</em>.  </div> <br> <div> <a href="https://hyperion.lnk.to/CDA68013">Listen</a> to the full track, and the rest of the album recorded by the Choir of Westminster Abbey.  </div> <br> <div>These episodes are part of the <a href="https://www.westminster-abbey.org/events/autumn-season/">Voice and Verse season</a>. Join us in October and November as we celebrate the power of words and stories penned by historic and emerging poets.   </div>