Paul the preacher, Paul the poet, Fearless fighter for the truth, Mystic, pioneer, and prophet, Builder of the Church's youth; Foremost of Gamaliel's pupils, Pharisee of Christian fame, Great apostle of the Gentiles, We as Gentiles bless thy name. Loyal Jew, yet born a Roman, Citizen, yet slave of Christ, Wealth, position, kindred, freedom, To thy Lord were sacrificed. Still to-day we need thy teaching, Stern yet loving, hard yet true: Only those who share his Passion Can their lives in Christ renew. Paul the fiery, Paul the saintly, Worship with us at thy feast; May our love to Christ be strengthened, And our faith through thee increased; Till, when faith no more is needed, There where faith and sight are one, We in heaven shall praise the Father In the Spirit through the Son.