St. Simon, and St. Jude, Apostles

Heart in heart, and hand in hand,
Once went forth the little band;
One in thought, and word, and deed,
Unity their law and creed:
Then they conquer'd, in the might
Of their oneness, and their right:
Then the will of God was done,
When they ail ' in Christ; were one.

Then the Church of God arose,
Fair despite of all her foes;
On the broad foundation laid,
Prophets and Apostles made;
'Jesus Christ Himself alone,
Basement rock, and corner-stone,
All the rest, in modest pride,
Built on Him, and side by side.

Lord, Thy Church in latter days
Wanteth much these holy ways;
Wanteth much that gain, which lies
Ever in self-sacrifice;
Self too proudly keeps its place,
Gifts precedence take of grace,
Men are not content to be
No thing, when exalting Thee!

Pardon for the past we pray,
Lord, upon this holy day;
For the future, grace to lead
Safe thro' every time of need;
Like St. Simon and St. Jude,
With Thy unity imbued,
Holy temples let us be
'Acceptable,' Lord, to Thee.