The Christians in Jerusalem
Loved to meet each day
To sing God’s praises and serve the Lord,
To hear His Word and pray.
So when Peter was put in jail
For teaching Christ was Lord,
They met and prayed that Peter would
Be safe from Herod’s sword.
They gathered ’round at Mary’s house
And prayed with all their might.
They did not stop to eat or drink.
They prayed all through the night.
God heard their earnest prayers and sent
An angel dressed in white
To rescue Peter from his chains
And set him free that night!
The Peter rushed to Mary’s house.
He knocked and said, “It’s me!”
The servant Rhoda heard his cry,
And said, “Praise God! He’s free!”
With joyful heart she ran upstairs,
“God heard our prayers,” she cried.
“He freed our Peter from the jail.
He’s standing right outside!”
But Peter’s friends just scolded her.
“That can’t be Peter there!
He’s stuck in jail with lots of guards.
That’s why he needs our prayer!”
Before they had another chance
To scold the girl again,
They heard a knock. Then Peter’s voice,
“Come down and let me in!“
With faith reborn they let him in,
And they were so relieved.
“Wow! Rhoda’s right,” they said with joy.
“If we had just believed!“
