Servants at the Table

INTRO (tin whistle melody) VERSE 1 The church grew strong and numbers swelled, Yet murmurs rose within; The widows of the Greek-speaking poor Were overlooked by kin. The Twelve said, "It is not for us To leave the word aside; Choose seven full of Spirit's grace To serve and to provide." REFRAIN Servants at the table, Servants of the word, Every task a holy one When offered to the Lord. VERSE 2 They chose out Stephen, full of faith, And Philip, and the rest; The apostles prayed and laid on hands, And so the work was blessed. The word of God spread far and wide, Disciples multiplied; And many priests obeyed the faith They once had set aside. REFRAIN VERSE 3 But Stephen, full of grace and power, Wrought wonders in the land; When false men argued, none could stand The wisdom in his hand. They seized him, brought him to the court With lies they had prepared; Yet all who looked upon his face Saw angel-light was there. REFRAIN OUTRO When offered to the Lord.