Tune: Gonfalon Royal
(\'The royal banners forward go\')
Acts 7 v.50-60
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Stephen did history rehearse
Of Israel, they did their worse
In the end they did crucify
The Lord of life, on cross did die
His summary, you stiff-necked ones
Stubborn towards God\'s only Son
Uncircumcised in heart and ears
Impenitent, for sins no tears
Always the Spirit resisting
Following their fathers, each thing
For Christ the Just One sure did they
Betrayed, murdered, for blood they bayed
Then cut to heart in fury, rage
They heard no more, but at that stage
Did cast him out and stoned to death
Yet he forgave to his last breath
He looked up to heaven and saw
God\'s glory, and Christ evermore
Standing on God\'s right hand above
He enveloped there in His love
He cried out as he was stoned, prayed
That sin not to their charge be layed
Holy martyr then fell asleep
Then wakes where none do mourn nor weep