St Andrew's Anglican Church, Lakemba, NSW, Australia

St Andrew's Anglican Church, Lakemba

Anniversary Hymn

R.Wedgwood [1999] [alt. 2004, 2008]

Converse 8.7.8.7D

1.We're proud to worship at St Andrew's, 'neath the high cross bold and white.

Many years of faithful worship, of the Word and of the Light.

All the people of Lakemba, know that we are here to stay,

Following a proud tradition, folk committed to the Way.

2.All our vicars have been faithful. After Philip paved the way,

Bill served us for thirty-eight years, Cecil's twenty-eight year stay.

Oz and Laura gave assistance, James and Tom across the range.

Paul, Jeff, Greg and Jim, our rectors, grappling with a world of change.

3.Attenborough, Dean and Kingston, Rushby, Rowles and Gordon too,

A heritage of faithful servants, Toland family here right through.

Our genesis was in the railmen, come to labour down the hill,

Their prayers have soared beyond the roof slates, inspiration for us still.

4.Our church is not just bricks and mortar, it's bound by peoples' love and care;

Fabrics of support and friendship, witnessing the Truth we share.

Come and join us at St Andrew's, and share in our liturgy:

Great and joyful celebrations, now we've reached our year eighty!