We Sing Of Loyal Lydia

Based on Acts 16:14,15, 23, 30-33
Recommended Tune: Kingsfold, Cmd, English Country songs (1893)
Arranged and harmonized: Ralph Vaughan Williams (1906)

We sing of loyal Lydia
who dealt in purple dye,
a woman Paul and Silas found
at prayer in Philippi.
Her heart was warmed when she heard Paul
relate God's love for all.
She and her household were baptized.
They answered God's clear call.

This widow tested culture's rules
by opening her home
to Paul and those who came to hear
how they such faith could own.
When Paul and Silas were in jail,
she suffered deep despair.
Yet when the jailer was transformed,
she knew God answered prayer.

When her friends moved from Philippi,
they left believers blessed.
And Lydia helped the church to grow
as they their faith confessed.
May we today our witness share
that other hearts be stirred.
Let us take courage as we dare
to daily live God's Word.

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Edith Sinclair Downing's photo, biography, contact information and links to additional songs and choral music are available on the Discipleship Ministries website.

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