Tune: Winchester New
(\'Ride on, ride on in majesty\')
Matthew 26 v.30-35 and v.69-75 parts
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Jesus said to disciples, they
Would desert Him and run away
For it is written, I shall smite
Shepherd, sheep scattered in that night
But after He has arisen
Disciples they would see Him then
Though Peter said, Lord, though all may
Leave, I will not leave you this day
Jesus said, Truly I say to
You, before cock crows this night, you
Shall deny me three times, yet he
Said, I will no deny you, see
Even if I should with you die
No, I will never you deny
And so said the disciples all
That they would not stumble or fall
Later there at Jesus\' arrest
Peter denied, and not confessed
That he was with Jesus, was thrice
He said he did not know the Christ
He went out and wept bitterly
Though later he restored would be
Lord, give us courage, that we stay
With you, who stay with us each day