William Preston Johnston - Saul of Tarsus I lyrics

THE Chief Priest asked, "What man shall have command And journey to Damascus to hale thence The wretched Nazarenes who fret the land With lies about their false Christ, an offense Deserving d**h. We need intelligence, Courage and fiery zeal that will withstand Pity, prayer, argument; a man intense, Fierce for the Law, and with an iron hand." A scribe replied, "The man to lead your band Is Saul of Tarsus, by all men confessed Vehement in faith, without fear, and grand In hate of error; he will cure the pest." Saul, breathing slaughter, was for havock sent; The Scourge of God came back a penitent.