1: Hymns as Poetry: William Blake’s Jerusalem

Westminster Abbey

Hear staff from Westminster Abbey as they reflect on the context and the meaning of popular Christian hymns and anthems that came from poetry.

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 Jerusalem.

Listen to the full track, and the rest of the album recorded by the Choir of Westminster Abbey.

These episodes are part of the Voice and Verse season. Join us in October and November as we celebrate the power of words and stories penned by historic and emerging poets.