Jerusalem: words for a funeral order of service
4 verses, 16 lines. William Blake (died 1827). Out of copyright in the UK.
Put these words straight into an A5 order of service booklet.
Add to my order of serviceAnd did those feet in ancient time
Walk upon England's mountains 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 and pleasant land.
At a glance
| Verses | 4 |
|---|---|
| Lines | 16 |
| Words | 97 |
| Fits one A5 page at 11 pt | Yes, about 57% of the page |
| Fits one A5 page at 12.5 pt (larger print) | Yes, about 65% of the page |
| Words | William Blake (died 1827) |
| UK copyright in the words | Out of copyright The writer died more than 70 years ago. |
| Text taken from | Jerusalem (Blake) on Wikisource |
Hymn books differ in small ways: a word here, a comma there, sometimes a verse left out. Check these words against the hymn book or sheet your organist will use, and edit them in the builder if they differ.
Questions
- Can I print the words of Jerusalem in a funeral order of service in the UK?
- The words are by William Blake, who died in 1827. UK copyright in a writer's words lasts no longer than 70 years after the end of the year the writer died, so these words are out of copyright. This is information, not legal advice.
- How many verses does Jerusalem have?
- The version on this page has 4 verses and 16 lines (97 words).
- Does Jerusalem fit on one A5 page?
- At 11 point type on an A5 page with 14 mm margins: yes, it takes about 57% of the page. At 12.5 point: yes, about 65% of the page.
This page gives information, not legal advice. Facts were checked on 10 November 2026.