William Preston Johnston - Peter the Confessor lyrics

THE Twelve, and The One, they were thirteen in all, Were wearily walking a summer's day The road to the Roman city whose wall Loomed by the coast. They were seeking the Way To eternal life, and they halted to pray. Then Jesus asked of the Twelve, by what name The people spake of him; whom did they say The Son of Man was. They answered, "His fame Was that of a prophet, Elijah or John." "But whom say ye, that I am?" said the Lord. Simon answered, "The Christ! Thou art the Son Of the Living God." Then Jesus, "That Word Is the rock I build on. Thou, Peter, art blest That my Father hath shown thee what thou hast confessed."