Tune: Ellers
(\'Saviour, again to thy dear name we raise\')
Acts 9 v.36-42
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Now at Joppa was certain disciple
Tabitha, or Dorcas, Gazelle, name-call
She was full of good works, charitable
Deeds she did, a fine witness unto all
And she fell sick, and died, then they prepared
Her for burial, tender care they shared
Laid her in upper room, and for Peter
Sent, for to come from Lydda to Joppa
When he was come they showed him Tabitha
Widows stood weeping, showed things made by her
The coats and garments, creativity
By these they said she would remembered be
But Peter caused them leave, then alone he
Kneeled and prayed, then turned to the body, see
Said, \"Tabitha, arise\", she opened eyes
Saw Peter, and then sat up, no denies
He gave her his hand, helped her from her bed
Then to people and widows he her led
Presented her alive, and it was known
Many believed in the Lord, wonder shown