"And they called them, and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus. But Peter and John answered and said unto them, Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye. For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard" (Acts 4:18-20).
When summoned, John and Peter came
To hear the rulers' stern command
To speak no more in Jesus name:
O what a senseless, vain demand!
The Lord commanded them to speak
The things which they had seen and heard.
Those threats against them were so weak,
The thought of silence so absurd!
May our boldness now increase
To speak the Gospel truth with power.
How senseless would it be cease
To teach His Word in this late hour!
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