Beautiful Anglican sacred poem, 'Praise' from 1633

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    Everyone, consider this poem called Praise, the second of that title in George Herbert's "The Temple", published in 1633. Fifth stanza of Praise II:

    "Seven whole days, not one in seven,
    I will praise thee
    In my heart, though not in heaven,
    I can raise thee"

    Page 225 in this book:
    http://books.google.ca/books?id=MxBXAAAAYAAJ

    Has anyone set this to music?
     
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    It's used as a well known Anglican hymn 'King of Glory, King of Peace'.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-p5ggTcQTuA
     
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    Do you know where this hymn is being sung?

    Thanks.

    ...Scottish Monk
     
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    Scottish Monk

    Although the YouTube link doesn't say, I'm pretty sure it's Salisbury Cathedral (Sarum).
     
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    Symphorian...

    Thank you for identifying the location as Salisbury Cathedral. Back in 1970, I actually visited Salisbury during a trip to England. I remember the beauty of the cathedrals during that trip.

    ...Scottish Monk