Fernhurst, Lynchmere and Camelsdale Churches

Events

Lynchmere Patronal 2026

St Margaret's Patronal Festival

St Margaret of Antioch Hymn for Patronal Festival - 19 July

We’re delighted that, with the kind permission of Revd Elizabeth Smith, we will be singing a special hymn written for St Margaret of Antioch at our Patronal Festival.

The hymn has a lively, memorable tune and the plan is for both the Choir and Congregation to sing it together during the service. To help everyone become familiar with it, here are the words, music and a recording of the tune.

1 If Saint Margaret met a dragon
   with its teeth and scaly hide,
   then Saint Margaret met that dragon
   with the Saviour by her side.
   So we pray to face each challenge,
   each injustice and each sin
   with God’s love as our protection
   and the Spirit’s power within.

2 If Saint Margaret fought a dragon
   with its fiery, fatal breath,
   then Saint Margaret beat that dragon
   thanks to Jesus’ awesome death.
   So we put our trust in Jesus,
   for he died to save his friends,
   but death could not keep him captive
   and his glory never ends.

3 If a girl defeats a dragon
   in a legend or in fact,
   each of us can fight for justice
   when God gives us strength to act.
   So we pray for grace and courage
   when we need to take a stand.
   We will live as Jesus’ people
   in our church and in our land.