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Appears in 4 hymnals First Line: Jesus called them one by one Lyrics: 1 Jesus called them one by one, Peter, Andrew, James and John. Next came Phillip, Thomas too, Matthew and Bartholomew. Refrain: Yes, Jesus called them Yes, Jesus called them, Yes, Jesus called them and they all followed Him. 2 James the one they called the less. Simon also Thaddaeus, Twelve Apostles Judas made, Jesus was by him betrayed. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Jesus called them one by one]

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[Jesus called them one by one]

Appears in 1 hymnal Composer and/or Arranger: Palmer Wheeler Used With Text: The Apostles' Song

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The Apostles' Song

Hymnal: I'm Gonna Sing #18 (2003) First Line: Jesus called them one by one Lyrics: 1 Jesus called them one by one, Peter, Andrew, James and John. Next came Phillip, Thomas too, Matthew and Bartholomew. Refrain: Yes, Jesus called them Yes, Jesus called them, Yes, Jesus called them and they all followed Him. 2 James the one they called the less. Simon also Thaddaeus, Twelve Apostles Judas made, Jesus was by him betrayed. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Jesus called them one by one]

The Apostles Song

Hymnal: Bible Songs for Children #1 (1958) First Line: Jesus called them one by one Lyrics: 1 Jesus called them one by one; Peter, Andrew, James and John. Next came Phillip, Thomas too, Matthew and Bartholomew. Chorus: Yes, Jesus called them; Yes, Jesus called them; Yes, Jesus called them; and they all followed Him. 2 James the one they called the less, Simon, also Thaddaeus; Twelve apostles Judas made, Jesus was by him betrayed. [Chorus] 3 Matthias then took Judas' place To preach to men of every race. Paul three preaching trips did make, And went to Rome for Jesus' sake. [Chorus]

The Apostles Song

Hymnal: Songs of Praise for Little Ones #12a (1988) First Line: Jesus called them one by one Lyrics: Jesus called them one by one Peter, Andrew, James and John Next came Phillip, Thomas, too Matthew and Bartholomew. James, the one they called the less Simon, also Thaddeus; The twelfth apostle Judas made Jesus was by him betrayed Matthias then took Judas place To preach to men of every race Paul three preaching trips did make And went to Rome for Jesus' sake. (CHORUS) Yes, Jesus called them Yes, Jesus called them Yes, Jesus called them And they all followed Him.

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Palmer Wheeler

1905 - 1983 Arranger of "[Jesus called them one by one]" in I'm Gonna Sing In his mid-twenties, Palmer Esker Wheeler joined the first Stamps Quartet, singing for Victor Records. In his mid-thirties, he joined the Vaughan Quartet and sang in concerts and on the radio. He was known as "the golden tenor voice of gospel music." His songs were published by Stamps-Baxter and Vaughan Music. In his mid-thirties, he left quartet singing to teach at Freed-Hardeman College (Henderson, Tennessee). He led singing for many Churches of Christ congregations. He published Youth Melodies and Action Songs in 1952. His most popular songs included I Want To Go To Heaven When I Die, Have I Done The Best I Can, Tomorrow May Be Too Late, and We Will Never Be Sorry. Source: Gospel Gems: A Collection of Songs by Palmer and Tommy Wheeler. - M. Lynn