Laurence, Jesus and the stones
Three blocks move in from Orange Grove
All "rather nice, by Jove!"
Two days of arranging great big stones
With men and hoists and never a moan
Along comes the bishop wearing his dress
A crowd gathers and the stones are blessed
And then on the long awaited day
Laurence Tindall gets under way
Cutting and crashing and chiselling and banging
Sweeping and brushing and carving and clanging
Stopping and chatting to the passers by
Telling them about this amazing guy
Who lived on earth and was without sin
Saved us from death and eternal din.
Laurence chisels on at the block
People from all around they flock
To see the Christ child resurrected
I've wonder if they've really detected
That the story is not just in the stones
Or something dead written in tomes
For Jesus is alive and lives today
It's at your peril you keep him at bay
Invite him in to your heart right now
Worship him and take a bow
Invite him right into your heart
And the living saviour will do his part
Written by Vicki Gale, Bath Abbey Youth Co-
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