Re: [LU] non. racist attacts

[tim whelan]

The lyrics to 'God Save the Queen' were written in 1745, though the tune is much older. They were written for a stage show in London, at a time when it looked like London was likely to fall to Bonnie Prince Charlie, so it really was a case of 'God Save the King'.   This probably explains the anti-Scottish sentiment of that verse.   Tim W. ----- Original Message ----- From: richard humphries To: Mark Humphries ; 'Shawn Concannon' ; 'leedslist' Sent: Wednesday, June 21, 2006 5:47 PM Subject: Re: [LU] non. racist attacts have you forgotten this verse of god save the queen?  OK not ever sung these days but its still there and the English still happily use this as their Anthem?       6. Lord grant that Marshal Wade May by thy mighty aid Victory bring. May he sedition hush, And like a torrent rush, Rebellious Scots to crush. God save the Queen!