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I agree that we English should have our own National Anthem, I too feel embarrassed that we have the British Anthem foisted on us at international events, time for a change. We should also fly our St George’s Cross other than in support for England when they play Football.
I totally agree!!!
England should have its own National Anthem on occasions it is representing ENGLAND and NOT the UK in general.
God Save the Queen should be for occasions relating to the UK only.
The most relevant and suitable English Anthem would be Land of Hope and Glory.
How disapointing!!! Whose decision was it to change the English National Anthem?????
I have just watched the chosen ‘National Anthem’ being played. The length of time it took is not only embarrassing but I just cannot see what ‘Jerusalem’ has relevance England!
The TV presenters also commented on this and were even apologetic about the length of time it took to play. They also stated that the anthem was changed because there was a ballot on the choice. Now one as far as I know has ever heard of a ballot on this and if there was I would certainly have voted!!
It turns out that there were 1900 votes is total!!!! hardly a representative proportion of the country of which only half of those voted for ‘Jerusalem’!!
So on the strength of about a 1000 people the national anthem has been changed from what it has been for as long as I can remember it being, Land of Hope and Glory.
I feel that Land of Hope and Glory should be the national anthem of ENGLAND – just as all the other countries of the UK have their own. God Save the Queen should only be used when it is played to represent ALL the UK.
Land of Hope and Glory is far more relevant, more uplifting, SHORTER, and MOST PEOPLE KNOW IT!!
I agree thatengland needs our own anthem, however, I was amazed when Jerusalem was used at the Commonwealth Games in Deli. I do not think a song like that is suitable for our National Anthem. I think the subject should be more publicised so that one gets a wider view of English peoples Views. We should not have to find out by accident.
Jerusalem should definately not be used as a british anthem as its sends a mesage we are not british but have middle east affiliations
I am extremely proud to be British as consider it my nationality but i am proud to be English and to have Scottish roots. I become enraged when people refer to Britain as England as it demeans every part of this fine United Kingdom. No wonder so many want devolution. The playing of the British anthem for ENGLAND and N. IRELAND just adds insult to injury! I am always proud to sing God Save the Queen because I am British; not English. England has been hard done by as part of the United Kingdom. I am a devout Unionist but England needs to be English AS WELL AS British.
All those who think Jerusalem is not about England should listern to the lyrics. They will then realize that it is infact a perfect choice for an anthem.
Maria,
Absolutely right! The lyrics not only clearly refer to England, but also what the heritage of this country is i.e. Christianity! Time everyone understood where England stands; Anglo-Saxon in origin with Christianity at its core.
Perhaps then politicians will understand the need to maintain standards consistent with our heritage.
I totally agree that England should have its own national anthem and it should be Jerusalem. I think it is unquestionable of its relevance to England. However, it should be shortened to one verse for international events..
I propose Rose Of England as the English national anthem for the following reasons:
It is purely English.
It is very easy to sing.
It doesn’t offend or make reference to any other nation or place.
It doesn’t have religious connotations.
It is perfectly suited to mass singing at sports occasions.
It’s a good, stirring and relatively contemporary song.
why cant it be made clear that you should have an anthem insead of the 1 everyone uses does that mean your nopt willing ? yes you do lets try
whats wrong is it just me thatthinks god save the queen is english blodduy hell we do need a rescue please ?
Jerusalem of course! Will make people think about the Middle East? What are you on about! The words are by one of England´s greatest poets, William Blake about creating a paradise on earth in England.
I will not cease from mental fight
Nor shall my sword sleep in my hand
Till we have built Jerusakem
iIn Engkand´s green and pleasant land
Uplifting, beautiful, moving and English.
Sadly most English people haven´t got a clue about their own history or culture and that´s why the rest of the world thinks that English culture is boozing and Eastenders. :(
John – we do have Middle Eastern affiliations… England is (nominally) a Christian country, where do you think our so called Judeo Christian value system came from??
Jerusalem refers to the ENGLISH myth in Somerset and Cornwall that Jesus came to England to found Christianity there 2000 years ago….
For me the best tune for England would be Jupiter from Holst’s Planet Suite. The part at 3min 15sec is wonderfully stirring.
As a proud Englishman and a republican I can’t sing God Save the Queen. As a proud Englishman and an atheist I couldn’t sing Jerusalem. I would vote for a new song.
All I have heard is about the RESULTS of polls!!! where are the opportunities of actually voting!!!!!!!!!!
I am Christian – and proud of it! but it must be remembered that the UK and ENGLAND are strongly a cosmopolitan country and must have a National Anthem that embraces ALL factions. A national anthem does not need to have religious overtones – and in fact should not!
‘Jerusalem’ is totally inadequate as a national anthem! – the words are wonderful but the meaning is too deep! what the world sees and hears is ‘Jerusalem’ – what do they think? what has Jerusalem got to do with England?
The perfect nation anthem without any question is ‘Land of Hope and Glory’ – it appeals to everyone who is English, regardless of their religious belief, it is uplifting, which essentially what it is all about!! and above all It is composed by one of Britains greatest composers – Edward Elgar
I can not believe that the vote has been agreed by so few people in England. The government has to get involved in such a serious matter. It sounds like a Jewish lobby which we are all weary about. Keep it English
I’m an atheist and have no middle east connections but I recognise Jerusalem is an allegorical poetic expression and if anything is about striving to build heaven on earth and not waiting for mythical afterlife to better yourself.
God Save the Queen must be the dullest and toe curling anthem ever written.