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# Ode to Rev Steve
- URL: https://www.ontheshoreline.com/ode-to-rev-steve/
- Published: 2023-09-27T14:55:00.000Z
- Updated: 2023-11-05T18:12:31.000Z
- Description: A farewell to Revd Steve as he moves on to a new parish
- Author: Angela Tritton
- Tags: Clergy

Our curate Steve is leaving us,  
And we want you to know  
You’ve made so many friends at COGS,  
And we’re sad to see you go.

We thank you for all you’ve done for us,  
So saying goodbye to you is very hard  
But so that you remember COGS  
Angela’s painted you a card.

We hope you’ll really like your vouchers  
To buy something posh and newish  
Something really special  
Which is purchased from John Lewis!

Your sermons Steve, so thought provoking  
Interesting and stunning  
Despite there often being something  
That upset the running.

A hymn with the wrong number  
A mic that doesn’t work,  
Steve you were never phased at all  
While we all went berserk!

But I’m sure that you will all agree,  
he’s leaving us in fine fettle  
Oh by the way his other gift  
Is a very snazzy kettle!

As you answer the calling of  
Our Lord in heaven above  
May He guide and strengthen you  
And on you pour his love.

We will miss you in so many ways  
It’s hard to see you leave,  
As you start your new role in Tarring  
You will be a great success Steve.

We’ll think of you at fundraising events  
Where you often showed your face  
At the chocolate tombola  
And of course, the duck race!

Now all that’s really left to say  
As our grateful thanks we make  
Is please all come and join us in the hall  
For coffee, tea and cake!!

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