We sing of the saints

Saint Nicholas
Color study by G. E. Mullan
*St Nicholas Center Collection*

We sing of the saints
filled with Spirit and grace,
Blest women and men,
through all time, from each place.
God chose them, the holy,
the humble, the wise,
To spread the Good News
of salvation in Christ.

A bishop, a friend of the
poor and the weak,
Of orphans and children,
the hungry, the meek;
Saint Nicholas used all his
power and wealth
To help those in need,
to return them to health.

We, too, have been chosen
to follow the way
Of goodness and truth
in our study and play.
We raise up our song,
living saints here below,
With heavenly saints,
as our praise ever flows.

Text: Alan J. Hommerding
Copyright © 1994, World Library Publications
Tune: Traditional Dutch Zie Ginds Komt de Stoomboot

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This song has stanzas for thirteen other saints' days: Mary, Joseph, John the Baptist, St. Patrick, Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha, St. Augstine, Archangels, St. Francis of Assisi, St. Teresa of Jesus, All Saints, All Souls, Blessed Juan Diego, St. Lucy.

Mp3 files courtesy of Jennifer Wolfe and the Hope College Music Department.