Philip and James

(one verse introduction)

The winter's sleep was long and deep,
But on this holy day
The Church proclaims her Apostles' fame,
To welcome the first of May.

Would Philip's mind the Creator find?
Lo, he has found the Way;
For to know the Christ is to know the One
Whom heaven and earth obey.

And, James, 'twas yours by grace divine
To preach the Christian life,
Where our faith is shown by our works alone,
With love overcoming strife.

God, grant that we may always be
Christians in word and deed;
For it is but so we can learn to know
The truth that to you does lead.

Words: Traditional
Music: King's Langley