Steven

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Stephen-

It all started when the Grecians complained.
The poor, needy, and widows need help.
Stephen was ordained and chosen to go.
Great miracles and wonders were performed.
But many were angered at his teachings
And many people lied to stain his name

Proclaiming the Law of Moses was fulfilled,
Many would not changed their sinful pride
Brought before the Sanhedrin, he stood firm
"Remember the past prophets?"  "Their martydrom?"
"Israelites shunned Moses and the Law,"
Stephen sternly spoke: 'You are stiffnecked!"
"Uncircumcised in heart!" "Rejecting the One!"
"Ye do always resist the Holy Ghost."

"Blasphemy!" they yelled! "You are blasphemous!"
Paul, watching, praying, looking downcast.
Then, Stephen's face brightly, so brightly glowed.
Speaking boldly, "Obey God's commandments!"
The heavens opened, and Stephen saw God.
Transfigured, he saw the Son of Man, too.
The wicked did not listen, could not see.
They cast him outside the walls of the city,
Rocks in their hands, throwing aside their dark coats
By Saul, who did nothing, and said nothing.
Stones, crushing, "Lord, Jesus receive my spirit"
"And please Lord, forgive these wicked people."

Acts 7:51-56