Beating the Bounds hymn
(Tune: Let us with a gladsome mind)
1 Let us raise our joyful sounds,
as we meet to beat the bounds.
Refrain:
Lord of Pagham, hear our plea:
bless our village, beach and sea.
2 Bless these dwellings on our shore;
keep us safe when tempests roar.
Refrain:
3 As we walk the Bay Estate,
bless all those within its gates.
Refrain:
4 Staff and students in Rose Green
learn together as a team.
Refrain:
5 Thank you for our fertile lands,
and each worker’s active hands.
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6 Sea and harbour, stream and rife,
shelter rich aquatic life.
Refrain:
7 Let us give you grateful praise
for our local shops and trades.
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8 As more residents arrive,
may new friendships grow and thrive.
Refrain:
9 Father God, we heed your call
to love our neighbours, one and all.
Last refrain:
Lord of Pagham, hear our plea:
bless our village, beach and sea.
Alison Blenkinsop, 21.5.2021