BGD Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 I trust everyone in the UK knows the words to all three versus of the National anthem? Here's a Johnny Foreigner Motorhome which can remember them all. http://host-d.oddcast.com/php/application_UI/doorId=600/clientId=239/?mId=41494661.2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tracker Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Interesting point Bruce. Does anyone really believe that not knowing the entire National Anthem off by heart makes anyone unpatriotic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave225 Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Of course I know it. "1. O Flower of Scotland, When will we see your like again That fought and died for Your wee bit hill and glen. And stood against him, Proud Edward's army, And sent him homeward To think again. 2. The hills are bare now, And autumn leaves lie thick and still O'er land that is lost now, Which those so dearly held That stood against him, Proud Edward's army And sent him homeward To think again. 3. Those days are past now And in the past they must remain But we can still rise now And be the nation again! That stood against him Proud Edward's army And sent him homeward To think again. 4. O Flower of Scotland, When will we see your like again That fought and died for Your wee bit hill and glen. And stood against him, Proud Edward's army, And sent him homeward To think again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pelmetman Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Your not a Scot are you Dave? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vindiboy Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 I for one would LOVE to be shot of the Royal Family and ALL the hangers on, I know ,I know they bring lots of money into the UK , what crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwendolyn Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Wrth gwrs! Mae hen wlad fy nhadau yn annwyl i mi, Gwlad beirdd a chantorion, enwogion o fri; Ei gwrol ryfelwyr, gwladgarwyr tra mâd, Tros ryddid gollasant eu gwaed. Cytgan: Gwlad, Gwlad, pleidiol wyf i'm gwlad, Tra môr yn fur i'r bur hoff bau, O bydded i'r heniaith barhau. Hen Gymru fynyddig, paradwys y bardd, Pob dyffryn, pob clogwyn, i'm golwg sydd hardd; Trwy deimlad gwladgarol, mor swynol yw si Ei nentydd, afonydd, i mi. Cytgan Os treisiodd y gelyn fy ngwlad dan ei droed, Mae hen iaith y Cymry mor fyw ag erioed, Ni luddiwyd yr awen gan erchyll law brad, Na thelyn berseiniol fy ngwlad. Cytgan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robinhood Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Dave225 - 2011-12-16 8:20 PM Of course I know it. ......but just be careful where you raise your voice, Dave. ;-) http://www.heraldscotland.com/comment/columnists/this-dumb-unjust-law-is-salmonds-first-own-goal.16167952 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Braykewynde Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 And 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 these 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 & pleasant Land :-| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGD Posted December 16, 2011 Author Share Posted December 16, 2011 Lord Braykewynde - 2011-12-16 10:40 PM And 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 these 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 & pleasant Land :-| A very good poem. But a rabid socialist rant at the Establishment nonetheless. Are you aware that it was penned as a massive critique of the exploitation of the poor by the economic elite? I'm astonished that English landed Gentry would be espousing it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Braykewynde Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 BGD - 2011-12-16 10:44 PM A very good poem. But a rabid socialist rant at the Establishment nonetheless. Are you aware that it was penned as a massive critique of the exploitation of the poor by the economic elite? I'm astonished that English landed Gentry would be espousing it! Times have moved on BGD and when sung in the upper house, obviously when in our cups, it stirs the heart strings and our senses of loyalty and patriotism :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave225 Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Now when we sing all that lot at the same time no wonder the Europeans look at us in amazement, especially when we all join together to bash them. It is abit like 3 brothers always fighting each other until..someone else comes along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corky 8 Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 For all My Gripes and Moans about this Country (and they are often and many), No matter who,s in Power, I took and still Hold the Queens Shilling, for which I will always Honour my Allegiance / Commitment to this UNITED Country and lay down my Life if Called upon to do so, as Long as these old bones will allow me. I dont need an Anthem/verse or Poem for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightrider Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 I would fight for this country and this country alone, no way would I place myself in danger to fight for some fly blown Arab country, let them fight their own battles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peter James Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 knight of the road - 2011-12-17 5:03 PM I would fight for this country . what that means is that you would fight for this Government. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightrider Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Peter James - 2011-12-17 7:00 PM knight of the road - 2011-12-17 5:03 PM I would fight for this country . what that means is that you would fight for this Government. Peter, My country comes first, you can't say I'm not fighting because i dont agree with the political party that is in power can you, if we were under attack no matter what party was in they would have to fight off the invaders wouldnt they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Braykewynde Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Dave225 - 2011-12-17 3:49 PM It is abit like 3 brothers always fighting each other until..someone else comes along. Now you're talking Glasgow (lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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