Yes, it's rough.  If opportunity arises, I'll add one more verse and
integrate it fully with the original verses and perhaps the other
lessons.  Also, while it is nominally didactic, there is no real applied
Law or Gospel for the singers.  Could use something about "hold not this
sin against them".  Resolution depends on windshield time and
temperament.  You *may* use it in its present form if you desire and I
don't get back to it.  Usual minimal credit, please.
Sung (of course) to the tune of "Good King Wencheslas"


Called to serve in low estate,  Stephen "waited table"   (tables?)
By the Lord, his name grew great; served as he was able.
God's Word grew - yes, it is true - Stephen kept confessing.
Opposition rose from foes; yet the Lord kept blessing.

Stephen died a martyr's death; stoned in condemnation.
Praised the Christ with his last breath. Christ! The True Salvation!
Suffered death, but kept the faith; heaven opened to him;
Done the strife; won, crown of life; even as they slew him.

		written by Pastor Michael Harman, 1999

(yes, I know that last line can be easily misinterpreted; I'm working on
it)
(last lines might change to something like:
	"He forgave, though bigots raved; even as they slew him."
	"Facing strife, he entered life, heaven opened to him.")
(with a little less hubris, perhaps the LCMS should find writers for
these special saint-Sundays and send out songs with simple tunes for
local use.)

In His Service,     Ü
Pastor Michael Harman