Jeremy Corbyn keynote conference speech live now:

[Ghost Dog]

https://www.reuters.tv/l/P1ph

[Ghost Dog]

1. * 'And did those feet in ancient time' is a poem by William Blake

‘And did those feet in ancient time’ is a poem by William Blake from the preface to his epic Milton: A Poem in Two Books, one of a collection of writings known as the Prophetic Books. The date of 1804 on the title page is probably when the plates were begun, but the poem was printed c. 1808.[1] Today it is best known as the hymn "Jerusalem", with music written by Sir Hubert Parry in 1916. It is not to be confused with another poem, much longer and larger in scope, but also by Blake, called Jerusalem The Emanation of the Giant Albion...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/And_did_those_feet_in_ancient_time

And did those feet in ancient time,
Walk upon England's mountains green:
And was the holy Lamb of God,
On Englands 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 Englands green & pleasant Land.


... "Get Ready ('Cos Here I Come) is a song written by William (Smokey) Robinson and famously performed by The Temptations.

[saidsimplesimon]

3. I could have saved my post..ask and...

Thank you again

[saidsimplesimon]

2. This was worth every minute of watching.

Thank you so much for the timely link. I was reminded of Senator Warren.

I hope one of our members will publish a link to a youtube or guardian video for everyone to enjoy. I will admit to getting totally inspired and formed an emotional link with Mr. Corbyn and the audience when they all sang the patriot song. Not sure if it was "Red Flag", more research on my part needed.

[Ghost Dog]

4. Heh, I was going to edit above, but will add here, saidsimplesimon:

The Red Flag is a socialist song, emphasising the sacrifices and solidarity of the international labour movement. It is the anthem of the British Labour Party,[1][2] Irish nationalist Social Democratic and Labour Party, and Irish Labour Party.[citation needed] The song is traditionally sung at the close of each party's national conference.[3]

Though this song is not commonly associated with organisations aligned to the principles of Marxism-Leninism and its derivatives, translated versions of it are sung by the Japanese Communist Party and Korean People's Army.[4]..

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Red_Flag

The People's Flag is deepest red,
It shrouded oft our martyred dead,
And ere their limbs grew stiff and cold,
Their hearts' blood dyed its every fold.

Chorus:

Then raise the scarlet standard high.
Beneath its shade we'll live and die,
Though cowards flinch and traitors sneer,
We'll keep the red flag flying here.

Look round, the Frenchman loves its blaze,
The sturdy German chants its praise,
In Moscow's vaults its hymns were sung
Chicago swells the surging throng.

(chorus)

It waved above our infant might,
When all ahead seemed dark as night;
It witnessed many a deed and vow,
We must not change its colour now.

(chorus)

It well recalls the triumphs past,
It gives the hope of peace at last;
The banner bright, the symbol plain,
Of human right and human gain.

(chorus)

It suits today the weak and base,
Whose minds are fixed on self and place
To cringe before the rich man's frown,
And haul the sacred emblem down.

(chorus)

With head uncovered swear we all
To bear it onward till we fall;
Come dungeons dark or gallows grim,
This song shall be our parting hymn.

(chorus)

[Ghost Dog]

5. So. This looks like the full (unabridged) speech:

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