Tune: All Saints
(\'Who are these like stars appearing?\')
Acts Chapters 6 & 7 parts
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\'Midst the seven deacons chosen
Stephen, he among them one
Man full of faith and the Spirit
Holy fire in him was lit
Sharing in ministering
Widow\'s food distributing
Though seemed menial service they
Full of the Spirit each day
And full of wisdom, they stewards
Taught they true with wholesome words
Stephen full of faith and powwer
Ministry did sure flower
For he did great wonders, sharing
Christ, and miracles bringing
To the people, though some up rose
To dispute with him, they chose
Yet not able to resist
All his message did consist [of]
Brought to appear before council
He did fare excellent well
Looking on him there they did see
Face as of an angel, he
Did show, bright God\'s glory blazed
He showed gospel, whole, unfazed
So through much words, many Scriptures
He showed how God, He confers
Graces on people, salvation
Open to all, each nation
His plan wrought through Christ His Son
he the Saviour for each one
But they turned, and cut to the heart
Opposed him in every part
Stephen stoned, though prayed forgiveness
Devotion ne\'er faltered, yes
Holy martyr as he died
Saw God\'s glory, Christ beside [God]
Fill us with your Spirit, as they
Deacons served you, we do pray
Move us from all earth-bound longings
May we rise on eagle\'s wings
Grant us your wisdom, power
Inspire, energise each hour