[MadIvan]

Slightly surprised Reagan requested Jerusalem, that's a very English hymn.

Regards, Ivan

[TenthAmendmentChampion]

This hymn is about celebration and praise, making it suitable as the first hymn sung at the beginning of the service, which is in praise of God in whose presence everyone has assembled.

And did those feet in ancient time
Walk upon England's mountain 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 those 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 and pleasant land.

http://www.weddingguide.co.uk/articles/wordsmusic/hymns/Hymn-AndDidThoseFeetInAncientTimes.asp

[MEG33]

This is just so beautiful.

[ken5050]

perhaps he wanted to make Maggie feel at home?

[FourtySeven]

WELL, I've tried everything to get a live video feed to my little computer here, nothing. < frustrated look >

[JHL]

Slightly surprised Reagan requested Jerusalem, that's a very English hymn.

Very appropriate choice given the strong ties between England and America -- I find deep meaning in this selection.

[Terriergal]

Slightly surprised Reagan requested Jerusalem, that's a very English hymn.

Umm... so? :-) If it's good, it's good!

M. Thatcher is so dignified. What a wonderful woman.