A HYMN FOR ST NICHOLAS DAY

Good Saint Nicholas of Myra, deeds and legends tell his fame.

Saintly bishop, friend of children, Bari pilgrims chant the name.

Blessèd Nicholas, Blessèd Nicholas, He loved all in Jesus'name

Miracles and signs and wonders he performed to praise the Lord.

For a poor and weary people source of care and joy outpoured.

Blessèd Nicholas, Blessèd Nicholas, He loved all in Jesus'name

Sailors, nations, people thank him for the message that he brought.

Young and old now hail his memory of the lessons that he taught.

Blessèd Nicholas, Blessèd Nicholas, He loved all in Jesus'name

May his ways of true devotion guide us on our earthly way.

Challenge us to be more like him as Christ's gospel we obey.

Blessèd Nicholas, Blessèd Nicholas, He loved all in Jesus'name

Father, Son and Holy Spirit bind us in community,

so that we with holy Nicholas might eternal glory see.

Blessèd Nicholas, Blessèd Nicholas, He loved all in Jesus'name