Father George Montgomery
Father George Montgomery, Hero of Forgotten men –
From the Black Country of England, his boats bound down for Hy Brazil.
The Coal mines of Middle England, Stunted towers capped with flame,
Can you see the slaves a toiling?, each blackened day is just the same.
They’re in the Black Country, black by day and red by night
Where the Clang and bang roar and boom are constant dark or light.
Father George Montgomery. Hero of Forgotten man –
once we fled from famine, now we take to the seas again.
Come all ye loyal Irishmen broken down in islé brí
There a land across the ocean Hy Brazil your the one me.
This wasted land is hell, so let’s take to the sea,
"flee ye to another realm", Santa Catarina you’re the girl for me.
Your faith and tongue a hindrance - in this land of royal decree,
Shun ye now those Kings of England and head across the sea.
Take a note from our own saviour and come along with me,
Where the Fields are rich. The harvest ripe a world of blue; then green.
We have blessing from an Pápa 300 souls shall set sail,
More will follow in our footsteps, God’s will prevail.
From Liverpool and from Leeds, Luton, Sheffield, Wedsbury,
From the slovenly slums of London, rise and follow Montgomery.
Father George Montgomery, Hero of Forgotten man –
From the Black Country of England, his boats bound down for Hy Brazil.
Father George Montgomery, Hero of Forgotten man -
Look! we’re out on restless oceans to Hy Brazil we’ve set sail.