Stephen
Stephen's Bold Legacy: A Martyr's Unwavering Faith
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Ayy listen, let me share a tale divine, bout a man named Steven with faith that shines
A narrative introduction to the story of Steven, emphasizing his divine and faithful nature.
Made into a servant with a heart so pure, to served the poor his aim was sure
Steven is depicted as a servant with a pure heart, dedicated to serving the poor with unwavering aim.
He was filled with wisdom and the spirit as his guide, performing miracles with Christ by side
Steven is portrayed as wise and spiritually guided, performing miracles alongside Christ.
He walked in wisdom guided by the spirit's flame,
Emphasizes Steven's wise and guided walk, influenced by the flame of the spirit.
Performing miracles in Jesus name but the opps arose like a storm in the night,
Despite performing miracles in Jesus' name, Steven faces opposition, likened to a storm in the night.
Accused of blasphemy he stood and bucked to the fight
Accused of blasphemy, Steven bravely confronts the fight and stands firm.
Steven a martyr bold and unafraid, he gave his life for the truth and the path he laid
Steven is hailed as a bold and fearless martyr, sacrificing his life for truth and a righteous path.
A witness to the way in his final breath, his legacy guides even in his death
Even in death, Steven's legacy serves as a witness to the righteous way.
Before the council Steven took a stand, recalling their history with a firm command
Steven boldly defends his faith before a council, recalling the history with a commanding stance.
Abraham, Moses, and the prophets of the old he revealed God's plan
References to biblical figures (Abraham, Moses, prophets) to reveal God's plan.
But the heart of his accusers filled with rage, they couldn't bear the truth turning a new page
Accusers react with rage, unable to accept the truth and turning away from it.
Steven saw a vision, heaven open wide, God, Son of man standing side by side
Steven experiences a divine vision with heaven opening wide, witnessing God and the Son of man side by side.
Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young,
A quote emphasizing not to underestimate someone due to their youth.
But set an example for the believers in speech in conduct in love in faith and in purity
Encourages setting an example in various aspects for believers.
Steven a martyr bold and unafraid, he gave his life for the truth and the path he laid
Reiteration of Steven's bold martyrdom for truth and righteous paths.
A witness to the way in his final breath, his legacy guides even in his death
Continued emphasis on Steven's legacy guiding even after death.
As stones rained down, Steven didn't sway in the face of hatred he knelt to pray
As Steven faces stoning, he remains steadfast, kneeling in prayer in the face of hatred.
Forgiving his foes just like the Lord, a sign of God's love tears are no more
Steven forgives his foes, mirroring the Lord's forgiveness and signaling the end of tears through God's love.
At his last time he found strength and peace, embracing the saver his pain would cease
In his final moments, Steven finds strength and peace, anticipating the end of his pain by embracing salvation.
His faith unwavering, a beacon of light, his story continues to ignite
Steven's unshakable faith is likened to a beacon of light, and his story continues to inspire.
Wanna be like Steven, my heart ablazed, no fear in our faith shine a light in dark days
Expresses a desire to emulate Steven's fearless faith, bringing light in dark times.
His sacrifice sets our hearts on fire, bold we're never to retire
Steven's sacrifice ignites hearts, inspiring a bold and unwavering commitment without retirement.
Steven a martyr bold and unafraid, he gave his life for the truth and the path he laid
Reiteration of Steven's bold martyrdom, emphasizing his fearlessness and dedication to truth.
A witness to the way in his final breath, his legacy guides even in his death
Steven's legacy continues to guide, even in death, serving as a witness to the righteous way.
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