And Did Those Feet In Ancient Times - Inspirational Hymns video

"And did those feet in ancient time" is a short poem by William Blake from the preface to his epic Milton: a Poem (1804). Today it is best known as the hymn "Jerusalem", with music written by C. Hubert H. Parry in 1916. This poem was written about the Industrial Revolution that took place duing the early 19th century. The first verse asks did Christ visit Britain. This may be metaphorical or literal. There is an old English legend that Christ came to Britain as a boy. The poet questions christianity in Britain (2nd verse) and illustrates the point by using the adjective 'satanic' when describing the industrial mills. (In the North of Britain at this time many people; men, women and children, worked in the cotton industry.) This clearly gives the impression that the poet thinks the mills are evil places. In the final two verses he poet summons up his faith and reveals he will not rest until there is justice in society. This is a beautifully written poem and is sometimes used as a national anthem.

Running time: 02:48

Hymns Videos

ManOwaR - Battle Hymn

ManOwaR - Battle Hymn (06:56)

Manowar Battle Hymn LIVE

Manowar Battle Hymn LIVE (09:17)

byzantine hymns

byzantine hymns (09:54)

Donnie McClurkin - Language Medley (Psalms Hymns and Spiritual Songs)

Donnie McClurkin - Language Medley (Psalms Hymns and Spiritual Songs) (06:42)

And Did Those Feet In Ancient Times - Inspirational Hymns

And Did Those Feet In Ancient Times - Inspirational Hymns (02:48)

Donnie McClurkin - Agnus Dei (Psalms Hymns and Spiritual Hymns)

Donnie McClurkin - Agnus Dei (Psalms Hymns and Spiritual Hymns) (03:44)

Donnie McClurking - Blood Medley 1 (Psalms Hymns and Spiritual Songs)

Donnie McClurking - Blood Medley 1 (Psalms Hymns and Spiritual Songs) (06:25)

Donnie McClurkin - I call you Faithful (Psalms Hymns and Spiritual Hymns)

Donnie McClurkin - I call you Faithful (Psalms Hymns and Spiritual Hymns) (03:53)

Donnie McClurkin - Days of Elijah (Psalms Hymns and Spiritual Hymns)

Donnie McClurkin - Days of Elijah (Psalms Hymns and Spiritual Hymns) (05:53)

Mattafix Angel from Rhythm and Hymns

Mattafix Angel from Rhythm and Hymns (04:21)

Donnie McClurking - Jesus Medley (Psalms Hymns and Spiritual Songs)

Donnie McClurking - Jesus Medley (Psalms Hymns and Spiritual Songs) (09:37)

Donnie McClurkin - Hymns and mini sermon

Donnie McClurkin - Hymns and mini sermon (09:14)

Donnie McClurkin - I will Sing (Psalms Hymns and Spiritual Hymns)

Donnie McClurkin - I will Sing (Psalms Hymns and Spiritual Hymns) (05:29)

Donnie McClurking - Blood Medley 2 (Psalms Hymns and Spiritual Songs)

Donnie McClurking - Blood Medley 2 (Psalms Hymns and Spiritual Songs) (06:05)

"Hymns Of The Cross Medley" By The Acoustix (ACAPELLA)

"Hymns Of The Cross Medley" By The Acoustix (ACAPELLA) (08:03)

Donnie McClurkin - Only You are Holy (Psalms Hymns and Spiritual Hymns)

Donnie McClurkin - Only You are Holy (Psalms Hymns and Spiritual Hymns) (06:52)

Donnie McClurkin - Awesome God (Psalms Hymns and Spiritual Songs)

Donnie McClurkin - Awesome God (Psalms Hymns and Spiritual Songs) (04:09)

Graveworm - Nocturnal Hymns

Graveworm - Nocturnal Hymns (07:38)

Hymns of the 49th Parallel - KD Lang

Hymns of the 49th Parallel - KD Lang (03:59)

"The most beautiful Hymns"!!!!!!....................."The Old Rugged Cross"

"The most beautiful Hymns"!!!!!!....................."The Old Rugged Cross" (04:10)

Donnie McClurkin - Saciame Seqor featuring Joann Rosario (Psalms Hymns and Spiritual Songs)

Donnie McClurkin - Saciame Seqor featuring Joann Rosario (Psalms Hymns and Spiritual Songs) (04:14)

Pass Me Not, Fernando Ortega

Pass Me Not, Fernando Ortega (02:15)

wu tang - army hymns

wu tang - army hymns (06:05)

Hymns Triumphant Vol 2 - 5 O Wondrous Type And Vision Fair / He Leadeth Me

Hymns Triumphant Vol 2 - 5 O Wondrous Type And Vision Fair / He Leadeth Me (04:28)

Hymns Triumphant Vol. 2 - 4 Be Thou My Vision

Hymns Triumphant Vol. 2 - 4 Be Thou My Vision (01:50)

Pardon Me, O My God - Anabaptist Martyr Hymns

Pardon Me, O My God - Anabaptist Martyr Hymns (04:10)

The Verve - Lucky Man [UK Version]

The Verve - Lucky Man [UK Version] (05:04)

I surrender all - Brian Littrell

I surrender all - Brian Littrell (03:55)

Sandi Patty Via Dolorosa/The Old Rugged Cross

Sandi Patty Via Dolorosa/The Old Rugged Cross (06:21)

Sandi Patty His Eye Is On The Sparrow

Sandi Patty His Eye Is On The Sparrow (05:34)

DISCLAIMER: The video content provided on this page is generated by YouTube and consequently features user-generated content. While we do our best to stop offensive material appearing, NME.COM cannot be held responsible for all of the material that may be displayed on this page. If you object to any video, please visit the YouTube Abuse and Policy Centre at: www.google.com/support/youtube/bin/topic.py?topic=13044

Please sign in

Forgot your password?

Register with MyNME

Every Tuesday and Friday

  • Up-to-the-minute news stories
  • The best new music and free downloads
  • Video interviews, photo galleries, competitions and more
  • Album and track reviews for the week ahead
  • Essential gigs in your area

Latest News

More News