Even at our earliest sound,
The light of God is spread around.
At the echo of my voice,
Ocean, earth and air rejoice.
Blend thy mellow tones with mine,
Silver voice of Catherine!
Till time on ruin's lap shall nod,
John shall sound the praise of God.
With John in heavenly harmony,
Andrew, pour thy melody.
Be mine to chant Jehovah's fame,
While Maria is my name.
A not uncommon epigraph is—
Come when I call,
To serve God all.
At Aldbourne, on the first bell, we read: "The gift of Jos. Pizzie and Wm. Gwynn.
Music and ringing we like so well,
And for that reason we gave this bell."