St. Matthew

'Arise, and follow me!'
Who answers to the call?
Not Ruler, Scribe, or Pharisee,
Proud and regardless all.

'Arise, and follow me!'
The Publican hath heard;
And by the deep Gennesaret sea
Obeys the Master's word.

Thenceforth in joy and fear,
Where'er the Saviour trod,
Among the Twelve his place was near
The Holy One of God.

His is no honor mean,
For Christ to write and die:
Apostle, Saint, Evangelist,
His record is on high.