Paper 140 – The Ordination of the Twelve 🎶 Song: The Family of the Father (Introduction) God the Father, love divine, Calls His children, yours and mine. Brothers, sisters, hearts made new, In Jesus’ light, the path is true. (Verse 1 – Preliminary Instruction) No throne of power, no worldly reign, But faith and love, the true domain. The Father’s care, the brother’s hand, Together form the kingdom’s stand. (Verse 2 – The Ordination) Twelve were chosen, hearts aligned, Messengers of truth defined. Children of God, the call was clear, Brothers of men, the kingdom near. (Verse 3 – The Ordination Sermon) Blessed are the meek who pray, Pure in heart, they find the way. The Father’s love, the brother’s song, Together they forever belong. (Verse 4 – You Are the Salt of the Earth) Salt preserves, gives life its taste, Faith and love, no time to waste. The Father’s will, the brother’s cheer, The gospel shines, the world draws near. (Verse 5 – Fatherly and Brotherly Love) Love of God, the Father’s care, Brother’s love, the gift we share. One great family, strong and free, Bound in holy unity. (Verse 6 – The Evening of the Ordination) No master’s chain, no ruler’s pride, But brothers walking side by side. The Father’s children, equal all, Serving love, the highest call. (Verse 7 – The Week Following the Ordination) Prayer and trust, the lessons deep, Faith to sow, the truth to keep. Brothers living, Father’s plan, Hearts united, hand in hand. (Verse 8 – Thursday Afternoon on the Lake) Silent waters, calm and still, Brothers listening to God’s will. The Father’s voice, the spirit’s flame, One great family in His name. (Verse 9 – The Day of Consecration) Vows of faith, devotion true, Brothers consecrate anew. Children of God, the pledge they give, In Father’s love they choose to live. (Verse 10 – The Evening After the Consecration) Hope and courage, words of light, Brothers walking through the night. The Father’s care, the gospel’s song, Together they forever belong. (Bridge – The Kingdom’s Heart) Father above, and brothers here, Love eternal, drawing near. No greater truth the world shall see, Than God’s own family. (Chorus) God the Father, all embrace, Brothers living in His grace. The kingdom shines, the gospel clear, Love of God and man sincere. Impulsive fire, a voice so loud, Courage burning, leading the crowd. He admired the patience, strong and true, Jesus’ faith that carried through.
