November 2019
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Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah<br />
– with verses composed for the occasion<br />
Leonard Cohen (with apologies) (1934 – 2016)<br />
This a song, just for you, sung lovingly by your favourite crew<br />
Have you noted how we always smile at each other?<br />
Here is something we want you to know, your lengthy prayers, we cannot ignore<br />
Your sermons are with us for evermore.<br />
Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah<br />
The year the century began, a time for change was in your plan<br />
An “ad” in Life and Work, it did intrigue you.<br />
St James’ Kirk then said goodbye, the Parish call – you could not deny<br />
That was the start of your ministry in Peebles.<br />
Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah<br />
This year you’ve chosen to retire, the folks at Beltane did conspire<br />
To nominate you as the Neidpath Warden.<br />
You filled the post with dignity, and made your speech with clarity<br />
Delighting all those who came to hear you.<br />
Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah<br />
The time has come to say adieu, our love and prayers to Janet and you<br />
Then we’ll come round to visit you in Broughton.<br />
So with this song we’ll now conclude, and in one voice with gratitude<br />
Let’s raise the roof with our final Hallelujahs!<br />
Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah
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