While waiting for a delivery of the first delivery of Holy Socks, a friend of mine wrote a poem about our first designs.
At the time, Holy Socks were based near Helensburgh (Argyll and Bute) and attended St. Columba's Church.
The organist, Andrew Black, wrote a tune for it and we had it recorded.
It was a bit of light relief as the choir were busy rehearsing for a performance of Stainer's Crucifixion.
The local press came along too and an article appeared in the Helensburgh Advertiser.
My thanks to Andrew and the choir for their time and efforts. I think they all enjoyed their socks.
The Holy Socks Song
As Daniel braved the lion's den
With God as friend and guide
So may you too
Be accompanied
With Angels by your side
As Jonah faced the dark unknown
Despite his doubt and fear
So may you too be kept on track
With God's voice loud and clear
As Moses travelled with his friends
Through desert, rocks and sea
So may you too
Reach joyfully the flag of victory
As Jesus tends his loyal flock
And keeps them on dry land
So may you too
Be sheltered by
His ever loving hand
As Jesus kneels to wash the feet
Of those who love his name
So may we too
Give feet their due
And Holy Socks a home
(or should that be hame!)
Jane M MacKichan
