The Rev. G. H. Nobbs, Edwin’s father, wrote a hymn on the sad occasion, which was frequently sung by the people of Norfolk Island, to the tune Jerusalem the Golden (Ewing). A copy of the words and music was sent to their friends on Pitcairn Island. Following is the hymn, which was soon learned and frequently sung:—
“O Lord, the heathens’ madness
Has caused our tears to flow;
Yet still, amid our sadness,
This thought assuages woe,—
There’s naught on earth progressing
That’s hidden from Thy sight,
Correcting, as in blessing
‘Shall not our God do right?’