Paper 181 – Final Admonitions and Warnings 🎶 Song: One By One (Verse 1 — Andrew) Andrew, steady through the years, Leading souls and calming fears. Never seeking highest place, Serving others with quiet grace. You gathered men when few believed, Held them close when hearts were weak. Though history may pass your name, Heaven knows the flame you keep. (Verse 2 — Simon Peter) Simon Peter, strong and bold, A heart of fire, a will of gold. The storm will shake your confidence, Yet not destroy your faithfulness. When bitter tears fall in the night, Remember what I said tonight: The Father's love is still the same, Even after fear and shame. (Chorus) One by one He called them near, One by one He spoke with care. Not as soldiers, not as a crowd, But as friends He knew throughout. One by one before the dark, Planting truth in every heart. The Shepherd knew where each would roam, And promised they would find their home. (Verse 3 — James and John) James, let courage guide your way, When trials come in darker days. Seek not power, seek not fame, Bear the cross and guard the flame. John, beloved, tender soul, Let divine affection flow. Teach the world what heaven knew: The Father lives in love made true. (Verse 4 — Philip and Nathaniel) Philip, always asking why, Seeking truth beneath the sky. Trust the light you've learned to see, And let faith complete the key. Nathaniel, honest to the core, Walk through every open door. Keep your soul devoid of guile, And carry heaven with your smile. (Chorus) One by one He called them near, One by one He spoke with care. Not as servants standing far, But companions of His heart. One by one before the pain, Before Jerusalem's dark rain. The Shepherd planted hope that night, To bloom beyond their grief and fright. (Verse 5 — Thomas and Matthew) Thomas, when the shadows fall, Truth will still outlive them all. Questions cannot kill the light, When the soul keeps seeking right. Matthew, once a stranger's name, Now transformed by mercy's flame. Tell the world what grace can do, For the Father's finding you. (Verse 6 — Simon Zelotes and the Twins) Simon, lay the sword aside, Let the Kingdom be your guide. Not by force nor earthly throne, But by seeds of truth once sown. James and Judas, side by side, Faithful through the changing tide. No applause and no renown, Yet your names will not go down. (Bridge) The night was near. The garden waited. The city slept. The cross awaited. Yet love remained, And courage grew, As heaven spoke To every few. (Final Chorus) One by one He called them near, One by one He made it clear. The Father's children, every one, Beneath the stars before the dawn. One by one their roads would part, Yet all would carry in their hearts The final words the Master gave, To strengthen them beyond the grave. (Outro) Not a sermon for the nations. Not a message for the crowd. Just a Master and His friends... One by one.
