1.Standing guard on the sands of Santhome, a monument of yore

Christ’s own Apostle, Thomas, walked on this very shore

Faithful to His Lord and Master, he laboured to the end

Building up a church for Christ, in Meliapore.

Little church beside the sea, oh! So loved by me

Purchased with a precious price, the blood of Calvary

Little church beside the sea, shines for all to see

Like a beacon on a hill, guiding to eternity.

2. It was way back in 1842, the year our church was born

Gaining strength with grace and favour, weathering many a storm

Serving man in times of trouble, thro’ world wars one and two

A place of prayer and refuge, for every weary soul.

Little church beside the sea, oh! So loved by me

Purchased with a precious price, the blood of Calvary

Little church beside the sea, shines for all to see

Like a beacon on a hill, guiding to eternity.

3. Many years have come and gone now, yet she stands secure

Teaching young and old to worship their God forevermore

Serving, sharing, praying, praising, till we see His face

Then to hear Him whisper, then to hear Him say

`Little church beside the sea, oh! So loved by Me

Purchased with My precious blood, the blood of Calvary

Little church beside the sea, you shone for all to see

Well done, O faithful one, great is your reward this day’