Tune: Morning Hymn
(\'Awake my soul, and with the sun\')
Acts 11 v.22-24
For St Barnabas Day - June 11.
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Barnabas, a good man and full
Of the Holy Spirit, heard call
Of God, and too he full of faith
Words of encouragement he saith
To church at Antioch, he saw
The grace of God, they were not poor
He was glad, encouraged them all
To progress on, so they not fall
So that they have purpose of heart
And from their Lord not to depart
But cleave to Him, continue on
And more souls to salvation won
Lord, light our heart and minds we pray
To console, encourage each day
To be known as good, godly live
And freely of your gospel give
That as Barnabas\' life inspired
Others, unto holiness fired
Sharing of love, grace, all good things
Sweet fruit for God\'s glory each brings