There are two thing you need for a jolly good hymn.The first is a set of words that expresses the mood or sentiment of the worshipper.The second-and perhaps even more important- is a good tune..with a simple popular melody.

I don't think I am any good. If I thought I was any good, I wouldn't be.

I am still reeling with delight at the soaring majesty of Norfolk.

One mark of good verse is surprise

What the Londoner sees in his mind's eye is that cluster of towers and pinnacles seen from Pentonville Hill and outlined against a foggy sunset, and the great arc of Barlow's train shed gaping to devour incoming engines, and the sudden burst of exuberant Gothic of the hotel seen from gloomy Judd Street.

Now if the harvest is over, And the world cold, Give me the bonus of laughter, As I lose hold.

Imprisoned in a cage of sound, even the trivial seems profound