I Vow to Thee, My Country 'Orchestral' 

This was played at Sir Winston Churchill's funeral and I can't think of anything more fitting. That man was England, without him I dread to think what would have happened. RIP Winston. God Bless you Sir

This is literally the best version of this song you'll ever find.

This arrangement of Holst's melody is Elizabeth's peace theme in Civilization V, composed by yours truly.

I am British born and came to Australia when I was 6 years old with my parents back in 1952. I have to say that this piece makes me quite proud of my British heritage and to be British born.

I’ve loved this music for many years. Today it’s Monday March 6th 2023. To anyone reading this, I wish you health wealth and happiness.

Rest in peace Queen Elizabeth II And of course, God save the Queen 🇬🇧❤

RIP Elizabeth II You were long-lived with a reign to match. It really is the end of an era. 🇬🇧 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Makes me proud to be British

I have always loved this song, as an American with English blood this is about Mother. Long live our Mother......

I cant hear without shedding tears, its almost instant reaction, I find that fascinating , the science behind music and emotions

I vow to thee, my country, All earthly things above, Entire and whole and perfect, The service of my love: The love that asks no question, The love that stands the test, That Lays upon the altar, The dearest and the best; The love that never falters, The love that pays the price, The love that makes us unduanded, The Final Sacrifice. And there's another country I've heard of long ago, Most dear to them that love her, Most great to them we know, We may not count are armies, We may not see her King; Her fortress is her faithful heart, Her pride is suffering; And soul by soul and silently, Her shining bounds increase, And her ways are ways of gentleness, And all her paths are peace.

I as an American salute you Brits for your astoundingly powerful and touching patriotic hymns. No one else comes close. This hymn and Jerusalem are the most moving. What I would give to attend the spring graduation performances of the Proms of these compositions.

I’m not British but my love for opera brought me here and this piece cemented my love for Britain 🇬🇧❤️❤️

Yes the music is part of Gustav Holst’s suite ‘The Planets’ specifically Jupiter. Altogether a beautiful suite of music

This makes me proud to be a British. This is what I'd say if I actually were British. Cheers from Italy.

HRH The Duke of Edinburgh You will be Greatly Missed Hope all the Commonwealth Nations Unite, The Whole Philippines Are Mourning 😭🇵🇭🇬🇧 In behalf of the Filipino Nation Our Deeply Condolences to the Queen and The Rest of the Royal Family

As an American, I came to say I'm proud to be band of brothers with you my British friends from across the pond.. We will always stand side by side with our motherland country.... In any time of need, we will support you, we will stand tall and never break or bend, but push forward for freedom we shall defend. Ready to be ferocious in battle and magnanimous in VICTORY! May God save the Queen and God Bless America, Peace be with you Cheers!!!! Sincerely, Dan from the Sunshine state of California..

i'm an American through and through but i have the highest regard for Great Britain and it's great people. such rich history.

This is one of the most beautiful pieces of music I've ever heard. I am American but several branches of my family came from various counties in England so I guess it's okay for me to feel it can be my anthem, too. It's just beautiful.

My school sang 'I Vow to thee..'' for the five years I was there and this has stayed with me all my life, never failing to bring a lump to my throat. Reminds me of the loss of loved ones and those brave lads who lost their lives, in the Battle Of Britain, in fighting for this country of ours. For this reason, it is my favourite tune. ...to the end...........chokes me every time.

Thank you for everything, Queen Elizabeth. You can rest now.

I’m not British I’m American but this is an absolutely incredible moving song/instrumental. It’s very moving.

One of my very favorite pieces of music/hymns. I've loved this since I first heard it played at Winston Churchill's televised funeral, at my grandmother's home, in Indiana, USA. Even as an American, I have always thought of this hymn as patriotic, but the older I get the more the second stanza means to me. Where all "her ways are ways of gentleness, and all her paths are peace."

I’m touched by this masterpiece. The Queen is up in heaven now. May god save her

Always brings me to gentle tears and makes me think of the ideal Eden that we could build in our green and pleasant land!

Beautiful proud to be British

Today with death of Queen Elizabeth II at the age of 96, after a lifetime of public service that dates back to World War II, this hymm takes a new meaning marking the end of an Era.

From early Anglo saxons fighting Vikings, to medieval knights in civil war. To becoming an Empire from nowhere that kick started human civilisation. On the battlefields of Europe, to hills far away, I Will Always Vow To Thee My Country, Britain.

Like many people sharing comments here, I’m invariably reduced to tears by this moving work of Holst. This arrangement is especially powerful, given that it accompanies the archival film of Winston Churchill’s funeral. For we who so admired our fathers and uncles returning-or not returning-from the war against fascism in Europe, and barbaric aggression in the Pacific, this music is not just another RU-vid moment. It is elegiac, epic, anthemic-a wistful hymn of gratitude to a generation that risked everything for us, their kids and grandkids. It even records for many of us the survival of a free humanity, with all the tear-brimmed sentiment that deserves. We can see the evil posed by Trump and Putin because their brand of evil is not new. Anyone moved by this music must embrace its importance in the recurring struggle against the new Hitlers, the new Mussolinis, Francos and Hirohitos.

I'm not British but I will play this song at my funeral. The world needs more leaders like Mr Churchill right now, true leaders of the character of mind and masters of strategy!

This just makes you proud of your country, wherever you're from. It inspires that patriotic feeling. But it also inspires a greater respect for Britain 🙏

This music simply places in one's heart what words can only hope to evoke........

R.I.P to our wonderful Queen🇬🇧❤️

Here's to a wonderful friend and ally. God bless Great Britain and her people. A friendship and partnership forged and reinforced in the early and dark days of World War II remains to this day an absolutely unbreakable bond. To our friends across the pond!!!

Most Beautiful piece where I couldn't stop viewing over and over again.

This should be our national anthem ..when I hear this piece .I think of winston spencer churchill..when as a country holding the weight of the world against tyranny ..we were a stepping stone ..for the invasion of the usa ..im proud of who I am .and bursting with pride for my country .we stand shoulder to shoulder with every nation ..this music is what we are

Well this is relevant now

thank god i found this by accident...wonderful piece of music.

Moving song...first heard it when I watched the wedding of the Prince. Fantastic song!

This particular composition has pulled at my heart every time i have heard it, for over 60 years.

I am not British, but hearing this piece makes me want to pledge my sword to her Majesty the queen!!!

Holst composed Jupiter and used the refrain in this song himself Very smart

Nice arrangement. This hymn is part of the OST to the Korean drama - My Life Again. The music fits nicely and proves this hymn is definitely loved internationally.

I first heard this melody while playing a recording of Holst'sThe Planets. My reaction was that a great western film should have made this its theme. Only decades later did I discover I Vow to Thee My Country, and that at least two Protestant hymns have been set to this melody. I would not dare have this played at my funeral, unless I had been in combat for the British Services.

This piece makes me cry every time I hear it..

This will be one of the first, if not the first song I can seriously say that I would like to be played at my funeral.

RIP ELIZABETH THE GREAT RIP

Absolutely sublime in every sense of the word

Absolutely and joyously gorgeous.

Just been reminded of this wonderful piece of music, so find myself here! October 11th 2018 It does something to me! Can’t explain! I love it so much and always have, my fav piece of music ever. I’m British, but not quite as proud as I used to be!! Hello to anyone reading this. Whoever you are where ever you are.

this is my favourite orchester song

I'm not British, but I think second verse of this music is one of the most beautiful funeral song for all mankind.

Such a beautiful piece! It gives me chills every time.

wow, its beautiful!

God Bless you Ma’am, Till we all meet again,

Being British by blood is about pride, dignity, humility, doing the right thing, helping those in need and all the unique things that give us the right to call ourselves British, no matter where we are in the world our home will always be England, we carry the pride of England in our hearts the cross of Saint George in our minds when we travel, so if you are British hold your head high, we always come through the storms.

2.25 makes it ALL worth it in his symphonic arrangement. From neighbours and family in 🇨🇦 Canada to the UK 🇬🇧.

Uma magnifica interpretação musical de um proifundo sentimento Nacional

The tune to one of my favourite hymns in Lutheran Service Book: Hymn #941 We Praise You and Acknowledge You, O God.

A masterpiece of music.

Matt Black, Gustav Holst was British, he was born in Cheltenham, England and died in London, England.

I will always be proud to be English.

Always proud of British heritage been in Australia since 1965 but will always love England and Thou to thee is England to me

Would you be interested in a trade agreement with England?

Best version I have heard

beautiful, beautiful. We used to sing this in highschool and i still love it even though I've never been to the UK

This great Eden of ours which we are blessed to witness and duty bound to cultivate and protect; may the garden of human happiness and well-being forever flourish, and the shining light of liberty and hope guide us. Providence wills it!

A beautiful and moving hymm written a century to honor the tremendous sacrifice of young men for Britain and the Empire in the Great War.

Oh！ Great days when you shone brightly and filled us with longing and joys We will not forget your great and shining days

What I like most about this song is that it is a solemn patriotism. It is a measured pride in one's achievements, not an overblown pride like so many songs are. It recognizes the immense sacrifices so many made to make it happen. It recognizes that there are still greater things out there. And it recognizes that one should strive to make one's nation better, not simply be complacent in how it is. It doesn't matter if you're left-wing, right-wing, centrist, or none of the above. It doesn't matter if you're pro-EU or anti-EU. This song is for everyone. It is more than just pride and patriotism; it is hope, sincere gratitude, and a recognition of one's own responsibility in continuing to improve. Also, if anyone dares start a trollish political argument in the replies to this comment, well...you make me sad. Now step aside, Sir Internet Knight.

This is the brave's lullaby, and the cradle of the brave's soul This is full of a unfathomable admiration , and immeasurable emotion, and comfortable to the ear and the mind

Everyone forgets that the British are patient. You can push and push a Brit... until you overstep the mark and push once too often... and we'll respond; in a way you really don't want to contemplate.

I have seen that video too. It's truly beautiful and masterfully constructed. The timing was superbly sympathetic to the music. It comes together as a rather emotional video.

True the music comes from Gustav Holst’s suite ‘The Planets’ specifically Jupiter but the lyrics are in fact from a poem called Urbs Dei by Cecil Spring-Rice. Thank you for your informativeness and interest.

I love this so much, it's the reason I keep playing the British section of the game. There are several more musical gems associated with this section of the game too.

I challenge anybody not to be moved by this piece of beautiful music.

Magical

This promotes spiritual uplift and awakening, and activates the soul,

Now I have a reason to play as Elizabeth! Too epic not to pass up now

Glad to hear you're enjoying it. You might be interested in listening to some of the other music from the game too. Although not commercially available apart from the game, you can listen to the other pieces on my site.

I have instructed my wife to play this at my funeral :) She said she cant wait O_o

From the U.S. hello from across the pond, here's lyrics: I vow to thee my country all Earthly things above, Entire and whole and perfect the service of my love, The love that asks no question, The love that stands the test, That lays upon the altar the dearest and the best, The love that never falters, The love that pays the price, The love that makes undaunted the final sacrifice ... ... ... And there's another country I've heard of long ago most dear to those who love her most great to them that know, We may not count her armies we may not see her king, Her fortress is secure and her pride is suffering, And soul by soul and silently her shining bounds increase, And her ways are ways of gentleness and all her paths of peace.

The intro to this tune is one of the most powerful pieces I have heard. Please publish it.

Jupiter, Bringer of Jollity.

I've a confession to make: I was brought up on a NW England council estate in the 60s. Yes, we had a flag waving street party for the 1977 Jubilee, all that, but it meant nothing to me. Here's the real confession - I scoffed at it all. I'm still not a royalist but given the same oppourtunity I wave that flag till my arm falls off. You never know what you have till it's gone.

*Me trying to find some music to take over Poland with as England* Ah, the score to the game, should do it.

I'm British born from Indonesia. Really miss the UK

"Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace." Proverbs 3:17

I am not aware of the orchestra that is playing but this particular version is from a game called Civilization V and is composed by Geoff Knorr and Michael Curran. If you wish for more information I believe that Geoff knorr has a youtube account under the name 'KnorrMusic'.

I'm crying.

I cried when I first heard this in Battlefield V because it was played at the funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales and what is even sadder is that it was also played at Charles and Diana's wedding. I can only imagine William and Harry's pain of losing their mother.

Absolutely great.

Holst extracted and enlarged this from his 'Jupiter', and named it 'Thaxted' after his home village.

Je te voue mon pays toutes les choses terrestres ci-dessus, Entier et parfait, le service de mon amour; L'amour qui ne pose aucune question, l'amour qui résiste à l'épreuve, Qui repose sur l'autel le plus cher et le meilleur; L'amour qui ne faiblit jamais, l'amour qui paye le prix, L'amour qui rend inébranlable le sacrifice final. Et il y a un autre pays, J'en ai entendu parler il y a longtemps Très cher à ceux qui l'aiment, le plus grand pour ceux qui savent; Nous ne pouvons pas compter ses armées, nous ne pouvons pas voir son roi; Sa forteresse est un coeur fidèle, son orgueil souffre; Et âme par âme et silencieusement ses limites brillantes augmentent, Et ses manières sont des manières de douceur, et tous ses chemins sont la paix.

Absolutely breathtakingly sublime.

Wonderful....

I never knew the theme of the song, the composition/melody is amazing 👏 😍 🙌 British related or not

Flights of angels. ✨

Very moving. Heard the hymn last night on Downstairs Upstairs. Thank you so much.

This or land of hope and glory just should be the England's anthem but not UK's.