Jerusalem is a patriotic hymn based on William Blake's poem, composed by Hubert Parry during WWI. It gained cultural significance as a symbol of English heritage and is traditionally performed at Last Night of the Proms. The arrangement by Danilo W. Roman (2015) pays tribute to progressive rock icon Keith Emerson.
Composed during WWI, "Jerusalem" sets William Blake's 1808 poem to music. It became a symbol of British patriotism and is traditionally performed at Last Night of the Proms. The text questions if Jesus visited England, blending religious imagery with national identity.