Auld Simon

Catholic

Auld Simon, a medieval Church in #Lochwinnoch #ourladyofpaisley #catholic

O gentle bell, which rests within the tower
The clock is wound to guard each sleeping hour

Upon the Johnshill Brae where birds take flight
Our Mother, Keep us safe tonight

Shadows long are cast upon the gates
Darkened thoughts of hopes deferred and hate

Dear Lady illuminate my thought with golden threads
And give me purer, higher, better paths to tread

Of youth who drink and dance upon the tombs,
Amidst the birds as sunset hour looms

Gentle Lady who always knows us best
Keep us within your ever gentle breast

If my old brow does gusts of snow impart
A wintry breeze does surely hit the heart

Mother, show me snowdrops during that cold spell
And fill my ears with Love as dear Auld Simon´s bell