Tune: St Stephen
(\'In Christ there is no east or west\')
Luke 9 v.51-56
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James and John, they sons of thunder
Nicknamed by Jesus were
When passing through Samaria
Asked that they there well fare
But Samaritans they did not
Receive them, for their lot
Was that they Jerusalem went
For that was their intent
So shall we call down fire, they said
James, John, in their hatred
As did Elijah, days of old
Commanded that fire bold
But they were rebuked, Jesus turned
To them, of Him they learned
They knew not their spirit\'s manner
For wrong thoughts then did stir
For was explained, the Son of Man
Did not impose a ban
On any, came not to destroy
But to bring life and joy
He came to save men\'s lives, did He
And showed humility
Love to friends, even enemies
That all salvation see