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The apostles' song

Jesus called them one by one

Tune: [Jesus called them one by one]
Published in 3 hymnals

Representative Text

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]

Source: I'm Gonna Sing: songs for young hearts #18

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First Line: Jesus called them one by one
Title: The apostles' song
Refrain First Line: Yes, Jesus called them
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I'm Gonna Sing #18

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