Our Morning Offering – 1 December – “The Month of the Divine Infancy and the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary” – The Feast of St Andrew, Apostle and Martyr
Great Saint Andrew, Friend of Jesus
By Fr Frederick Oakeley (1802-1880)
Great Saint Andrew, Friend of Jesus,
Lover of His glorious Cross,
Early by His Voice effective,
Called from ease to pain and loss.
Sweet Saint Andrew, Simon’s brother,
Who with haste fraternal flew,
Fain with him to share the treasure
Which from Jesus’ Lips he drew.
Blest Saint Andrew, Jesus’ herald,
Meek Apostle, Martyr bold,
Who, by deeds His words confirming,
Sealed with blood the truth He told.
Ne’er to king was crown so beauteous.
Ne’er was prize to heart so dear,
As to him the Cross of Jesus
When its promised joys drew near.
Loved Saint Andrew, Scotland’s Patron,
Watch thy land with heedful eye,
Rally round the Cross of Jesus
All her storied chivalry!
To the Father, Son and Spirit,
Fount of sanctity and love,
Give we glory, now and over,
With the Saints who reign above.
AnaStpaul 
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