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England
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB · James Gibb
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England by John Liptrot Hatton — Lyrics
England, oh England! dear land of our birth!
Land of the fair and the brave and the free,
England, dear England, the first of the earth!
Some pride is forgiv'n us, singing of thee.
England, England, singing of thee.
Near thee, away from thee, still 'tis the same;
Still we must cherish thee, thrill at thy name,
Joy in thy nobleness, honour thy fame;
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About England
John Liptrot Hatton's England is a robust SATB setting of a patriotic English text. As a secular part-song from the late 19th century, it embodies a spirit of national pride, celebrating the composer's native land with fervent praise. The lyrics extol England as the "land of the fair and the brave and the free," urging singers to "lift our voices in heartiest song." Hatton's music would have been intended to evoke a sense of collective affection and honour for England, a theme common in the popular choral music of its era. It is a straightforward yet stirring piece for mixed choirs seeking to programme a piece with clear, unambiguous national sentiment.
