1. You whom heaven did choose for the nations,
O Apostle, taught by Jesus Master.
Errant minds who have strayed from the right path
Do save and bring back to the Lord.
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Heed, O Father, the prayers of your children
That fervently rise from our hearts.
Strengthen us with true zeal and ardor
Faithful to the example you gave.
2. With Christ’s will your entire life was blended
You gave all your mind to the Lord’s word.
And to this word of Truth you consecrated
Your thoughts, your ways, and your heart.
Chorus.
3. For the Gospel your zeal knew no limits;
All the world you inflamed with God’s love.
May we herald anew through the media
Christ’s kingdom and love for his cross.
Chorus.
4. You surrendered your life to the Master
And he gave you the crown of justice.
Now from heaven spur us always forward
To attain the apostles’ reward.
Chorus.