| I am true unto my name
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| I am free from sin and blame
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| I have no desire for fame
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| But it’s Bid with a B-I-D
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| Cos B with a Z spells BZ
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| I am pure in heart and mind
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| I am selfless, good and kind
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| I am nothing, but you’ll find
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| That it’s Bid with a B-I-D
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| Cos B with a J spells BJ
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| From all pride and vain conceit
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| From all lying and deceit
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| From all spite and angry heat
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| Save us, Bid
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| I am joyous, full of mirth
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| I am born of noble birth
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| I’m meek, but for what it’s worth
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| It’s spelt Bid with a B-I-D
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| Cos B with a K spells BK
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| I am modest, I am mild
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| I was charming as a child
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| I’ve no taste, nor any style
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| But it’s Bid with a B-I-d
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| Cos B with a Y spells 'Bye'
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| From all sloth and idleness
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| From not caring for distress
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| From all lust and greediness
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| Ave us, Bid
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| From refusing to obey
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| From the love of our own way
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| From forgetfulness to pray
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| Save us, Bid |