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St. Johns Church
The building work on the current church (Anglican) in Glynn was completed in 1840. The church is located on a raised site, in the same grounds as the ancient church, on the southern bank of the Dunisland Water (Glynn river). The church is constructed of black stone and has a small bell tower at one end. A wide stone lane leads up to the church from the Main Road.
The church has been extensively renovated, having its roof timbers and stained-glass windows either replaced or restored. Sunday services are well attended.
The Glynn Church - 1940
A hundred years ago this year
A Church was built in Glynn.
The Bishop consecrated it
For all to worship in.
Our Church is off the beaten track.
Not very far away.
It's built amongst the silent dead
What for, I cannot say.
Perhaps the ones who worship there
And pass the tombstones by.
May try to lead a better life
For all must surely die.
This Church is built of finished stones.
Some large, and some are small
Which is a motto in itself
The Builder uses all.
Glynn Church, like others has a Bell
To tell the hour has come.
But if it's stopped before you're there
The service has begun.
We have the finest organ
With the very best of tone.
The newer ones are not the same.
I would rather have our own.
The Choir is small, but very good.
They can't be done without
A fair young lady takes the place
Of one who's missed, no doubt.
Our Rector and his wife have been
Devoted to the Glynn.
Their work is more essential now
For them two wars to win.
So parishioners do all you can
To help them in their task.
So we can say with Chamberlain
Night shall prevail at last.
Author: Jimmy McKinley (not confirmed)
