Tune: Lasst Uns Erfreuen
(\'All creatures of our God and King\')
* Local(ish) stream and river
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Saint Patrick\'s stream* , your waters gleam
Reflecting of the sun\'s bright beam
Alleluia, Alleluia!
And River Thames*, here flowing by
Your peaceful waters they are nigh
Drink Water of Life and ne\'er die
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
Farmlands surround, you cows and sheep
Farmers them diligently keep
Alleluia, Alleluia!
Geese come to join, fly down from sky
Or travel from water-side nigh
Resting in green pastures you lie
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
On through permitted paths we tread
Following signposts we are led
Alleluia, Alleluia!
Not to trespass on private ground
For there no ramblers should be found
Nor the tread of runners feet sound
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
O\'er open countryside we roam
Till making our way back to home
Alleluia, Alleluia!
If haply we enjoy bright days
As we progress along our ways
God has made us, creation says
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
You crows, magpies, swans, birds many
Fields for you where you may come, see
Alleluia, Alleluia!
Or perching on telegraph wires
Your flight wish for freedom inspires
In us, in our human desires
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
Stop for moments, see hill and dale
Gather memory of country tale
Alleluia, Alleluia!
Back to town, roads we may need go
Everyday life makes it so
Yet times of leisure we too know
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!