Winston Churchill's favorite hymns: Institute for Religion and Democracy

Winston Churchill's favorite hymns: Institute for Religion and Democracy

A post marking the 50th anniversary of the death of, arguably, the greatest man of the 20th century:

"Some claim Churchill was religiously indifferent. He's said to have called himself a flying buttress, supporting the church from the outside. The truth of his faith is likely more complex than commonly realized. Certainly he relished the drama of liturgical worship and great hymns, both of which applied to his funeral, for which he had left some instruction, promising, 'There will be lively hymns.' They were 'O God Our Help in Ages Past,' 'Fight the Good Fight with All Thy Might,' 'Who Would True Valour See,' and 'The Battle Hymn of the Republic,' sometimes said to be Churchill's special favorite.... All four hymns speak of courage, perseverance, faith, conflict and reliance on God's strength. "

The post includes the lyrics of all four hymns as sung at the funeral.