Who, by the preaching of Paul, knew the Lord, and with gladness His servants received? (Acts 16)
Who, taught of Christ, His apostles sought out, and in time of sore trouble relieved? (2 Tim. 1)
Who, in the service of Master above, learned his duty to master below? (Philemon)
Who against God and His high priest rebelled, and met death in confusion and woe? (Num. 16)
Who, in the years yet to come, saw his Lord as the Child unto us that is born? (Isa. 9)
Who came in secret to Jesus by Night, nor could meet the Jews’ hatred and scorn? (John 3)
Who, for the truth’s sake, in Christ was beloved by the apostle most dear to the Lord? (3 John)
Who, in the pride of his heart, forsook God, and was smitten a leper abhorred? (2 Chron. 26)
Who, in his doubt, went to Jesus, and found that from Nazareth came Israel’s King? (John 1)
Who, as a brother beloved in the Lord, did from Paul news to Ephesus bring? (Eph. 6)
Who, in the fear of the Lord, hid His saints from the wrath of an impious Queen? (1 Kings)
Who from the mob to take Jesus drew near? In their front a lost traitor was seen. (Matt. 26)
Who, by the aid of his God restored health to a leper, reproving his pride? (2 Kings 5)
Who, bearing witness to Jesus, was stoned, and forgiving his enemies died? (Acts 12)
Whence came the patriarch faithful when tried, and the pattern of all who believe? (Gen. 11)
Whom did the Saviour forewarn of the sin over which he should bitterly grieve? (Luke 22)
Join the initials to all of these names,
And a motto they give for each year;
Which if we heed in our journey through life,
Will make our path bright, safe, and clear.