The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 ‎#766

766. There Were Twelve Disciples

There were twelve disciples Jesus called to help Him,
Simon Peter, Andrew, James, his brother John;
Philip, Thomas, Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus,
Simon, Thaddaeus, Judas, and Bartholomew.

Chorus:
Jesus calls us too, Jesus calls us too;
We are His disciples, I am one and you;
Jesus calls us too, Jesus calls us too;
We are His disciples, We His work must do.

Text Information

• First Line: There were twelve disciples Jesus called to help Him
• Title: There Were Twelve Disciples
• Author: Anon.
• Refrain First Line: Jesus calls us too, Jesus calls us too
• Meter: 12.4.12.11. with Ref.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  Matthew 10:1
• Topic: Book Three: Children's Hymns and Songs
• Notes: And when He had called unto Him His twelve disciples, He gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease. Mt. 10:1.

Tune Information

• Name: BRINGING IN THE SHEAVES
• Composer: George A. Minor, 1845-1904
• Meter: 12.4.12.11. with Ref.
• Key: C Major
• Notes: M.M. 66