The Kingdom, Op. 51: Ib. In The Upper Room (Men and brethren)

Men and brethren: it was needful that the scripture should be fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost spake before by the mouth of David concerning Judas, who was guide to them that took Jesus: for he was numbered among us, and had obtained part of this ministry. Let his habitation be desolate, and let no man dwell therein, and his office let another take.' Wherefore of these men which have companied with us all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us, must one be ordained to be a witness with us of His resurrection. Thou, Lord, which knowest the hearts of all men, shew of these two the one whom Thou hast chosen, to take the place in this ministry and apostleship. They gave forth their lots: (The lot is cast but the whole disposing thereof is of the Lord). and the lot fell upon Matthias and he was numbered with the eleven Apostles. The Lord hath chosen you to stand before Him to serve Him you shall be named the Priest of the Lord. O ye priests! Seemeth it but a small thing that God hath separated you to bring you near to Himself, to stand before the congregation to minister unto them? For it is not ye that speak, but the Spirit of your Father which speaketh in you: the Lord hath chosen you ye are the messengers of the Lord of hosts. It is not ye that speak, but the Spirit of your Father which speaketh in you. O ye priests! This commandment is for you.