Author: Amy Sayle, 1886-1970 Hymnal: CPWI Hymnal #760 (2010) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Lyrics: 1 Paul the preacher, Paul the poet,
fearless fighter for the truth,
mystic, pioneer, and prophet,
builder of the church's youth;
2 Foremost of Gamaliel's pupils,
Pharisee of Christian fame,
great apostle of the gentiles,
we as gentiles bless thy name.
3 Loyal Jew, yet born a Roman,
citizen, yet slave of Christ,
wealth, position, kindred, freedom,
to thy Lord were sacrificed.
4 Still today we need thy teaching,
stern yet loving, hard yet true:
only those who share his passion
can their lives in Christ renew.
5 Paul the fiery, Paul the saintly,
worship with us at thy feast;
may our love to Christ be strengthened,
and our faith through thee increased;
6 till, when faith no more is needed,
there where faith and sight are one,
we in heaven shall praise the Father
in the Spirit through the Son. Topics: Saints' and Other Holy Days Conversion of St. Paul Languages: English Tune Title: STUTTGART
Paul the preacher, Paul the poet