Land Of Hope And Glory
Vera Lynn Lyrics


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Land of hope and glory, mother of the free,
How shall we extol thee, who are born of thee?
Wider still and wider shall thy bounds be set.
God, who made thee mighty, make thee mightier yet.
God, who made thee mighty, make thee mightier yet.

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Land of hope and glory, mother of the free,
How shall we extol thee, who are born of thee?

Wider still and wider shall thy bounds be set.
God, who made thee mighty, make thee mightier yet.




God, who made thee mighty, make thee mightier yet.
 

Overall Meaning

The song Land of Hope and Glory, written by Edward Elgar and Arthur Benson, is a patriotic hymn dedicated to England, the motherland of freedom. The song expresses admiration and gratitude for the country and its people, and asks for divine intervention to make England even greater. The opening lines of the song declare England as a land of hope and glory, and the birthplace of a strong and free people. The second verse of the song asks for wider borders and a mighty land that is even mightier, perhaps referencing England’s role as a colonial power during the time it was written.


“God, who made thee mighty, make thee mightier yet” is a prayer for divine intervention for England's further greatness, and captures the spirit of the country's imperialist past. The song is often associated with English nationalism and British imperialism, and has become a symbol of pride and patriotism for many English people. The song has been performed at many a national event in England, including royal coronations and the last night of the Proms. Despite its controversial legacy, the song remains an important piece of English culture and national identity, and continues to evoke feelings of pride and admiration among the English people.


Line by Line Meaning

Land of hope and glory, mother of the free,
Oh, great nation of hope and freedom, how can we truly praise and honor you, who were born from within and represent freedom to so many?


How shall we extol thee, who are born of thee?
How can we, your citizens, properly express our gratitude and appreciation for being a part of this land?


Wider still and wider shall thy bounds be set.
The borders of your influence and reach shall continue to expand more and more, far beyond what we have known before.


God, who made thee mighty, make thee mightier yet.
May the God who has already blessed and made you great, make you even greater and more powerful, bringing prosperity and growth.


God, who made thee mighty, make thee mightier yet.
May the God who has already blessed and made you great, make you even greater and more powerful, bringing prosperity and growth.




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Written by: Arthur Benson, Edward Elgar

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@Jay3083287

Land of hope and glory, mother of the free
How shall we extol thee, who are born of thee?
Wider still and wider shall thy bounds be set
God, who made thee mighty, make thee mightier yet
God, who made thee mighty, make thee mightier yet
Land of hope and glory, mother of the free
How shall we extol thee, who are born of thee?
Wider still and wider shall thy bounds be set
God, who made thee mighty, make thee mightier yet
God, who made thee mighty, make thee mightier yet



@hansvanniekerk768

Land of Hope and Glory,
Mother of the Free,
How shall we extol thee,
Who are born of thee ?
Wider still and wider
Shall thy bounds be set;
God, who made thee mighty,
Make thee mightier yet
God, who made thee mighty,
Make thee mightier yet.

[Choir]
Land of Hope and Glory,
Mother of the Free,
How shall we extol thee,
Who are born of thee ?

[Vera Lynn + Choir]
Wider still and wider
Shall thy bounds be set;
God, who made thee mighty,
Make thee mightier yet
God, who made thee mighty,
Make thee mightier yet.
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Full Poem :

Dear Land of Hope, thy hope is crowned.
God make thee mightier yet !
On Sov'reign brows, beloved, renowned,
Once more thy crown is set.
Thine equal laws, by Freedom gained,
Have ruled thee well and long;
By Freedom gained, by Truth maintained,
Thine Empire shall be strong.
Land of Hope and Glory,
Mother of the Free,
How shall we extol thee,
Who are born of thee ?
Wider still and wider
Shall thy bounds be set;
God, who made thee mighty,
Make thee mightier yet
God, who made thee mighty,
Make thee mightier yet.

Thy fame is ancient as the days,
As Ocean large and wide
A pride that dares, and heeds not praise,
A stern and silent pride
Not that false joy that dreams content
With what our sires have won;
The blood a hero sire hath spent
Still nerves a hero son.

Grand Gala du Disque 1962 Holland.
Dutch video by Willem Duys in 1991. AVRO-TV


She is assisted by the 'Mastreechter Staar', a famous Dutch all-male choir from Maastricht in the south of the Netherlands.



@AntonetaJirsa

Love so much the true value, love so much what people made before.. love so much the true music and people! am so happy each time when I listen Lady Vera Lynn - i isng with her and I feel each word how much it's true and she believes in it Here it is for who like to know the words: Land of hope and glory, mother of the free
How shall we extol thee, who are born of thee?
Wider still and wider shall thy bounds be set
God, who made thee mighty, make thee mightier yet
God, who made thee mighty, make thee mightier yet
..............
Land of hope and glory, mother of the free
How shall we extol thee, who are born of thee?
Wider still and wider shall thy bounds be set
God, who made thee mighty, make thee mightier yet
God, who made thee mighty, make thee mightier yet



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@grzegorzkrol3195

Greetings from Poland. Tears on my eyes. And damn the BBC for censoring this song.

@markskoda8862

Well said Sir. Greetings to the Polish people and your beautiful country.

@alansutton7046

Thank you

@robagg6899

@JW Graham 100% Graham - gawd I wish people would bang THAT drum more - good on ya!

@greggus42

@@markskoda8862 Agreed 100%

@bmc9504

Thanks for your support:)

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@mr.d.6529

Who's here after the BBC want it banned?

@JimWhitaker

Me.

@SIBUK

I cancelled my licence yesterday.

@EllenBrighton

Am here

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