DANIEL's wisdom may I know,
Stephen's faith and patience show;
John's divine communion feel,
Moses' meekness, Joshua's zeal.
Run like the unwearied Paul,
Win the race, and conquer all.
Mary's love may I possess,
Lydia's tender-heartedness.
Peter's ardent spirit feel,
James' faith, by works, reveal.
Like young Timothy, may I,
Every sinful passion fly.
Job's submission let me know,
David's true devotion show.
Samuel's call, O, may I hear,
Lazarus' happy portion share.
Let Isaiah's hallowed fire,
All my new-born soul inspire.
Mine be Jacob's wrestling prayer,
Gideon's valiant steadfast care
Joseph's purity impart,
Isaac's meditating heart.
Abraham's friendship, let me prove,
Faithful to the God I love.
Most of all, may I pursue,
That example Jesus drew;
In my life and conduct show
How he lived and died below.
Day by day through grace bestowed,
Imitate my dearest Lord.
Then shall I those worthies meet;
With them bow at Jesus' feet.
With them praise the God I love;
With them share the joys above.
With them range the blissful shore:
Meet them all, to part no more.