Honor God's saints, however lowly, Strength of the Church in every land; They are the words the Word has spoken All but the hardened understand: These are the witnesses who prove What the Church means by "God is love." Clearly in them we see Christ's likeness Mirrored in how they think and live; They will be found where need is greatest; What we hold close, they freely give. These are the witnesses who prove God is at work through selfless love. Some spoke to churches, some to nations; Never in vain was their blood shed; Others in patience served their neighbors, Working like leaven in daily bread. God of the saints, help us to prove You whom we worship must be Love.