Tune: Binchester
(\'Happy are they, they that love God\')
John 20 v.24-29
For St Thomas Day - July 3.
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Lord, if was to strengthen our faith
You allowed Thomas [to] saith
Except I see the risen Lord
I not believe, [that is] my word*
Jesus did then appear again
He had once appeared when
Thomas was not with disciples
Not within the house walls
Jesus said, Peace be unto you
Look, see it is me true
Touch me, Thomas, be not faithles
But believing, no less
Thomas said, My Lord and my God
You this earth sure have trod
\'Tis you the same, then Jesus said
\'Tis me risen from dead
And Thomas, because you see me
For you now no doubts be
Yet blessed are they that have not me
Seen, who believe faithfully
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* Verse 1 is based partly on a Collect - a Formal Prayer.