The Kingdom, Op. 51: I. In the Upper Room: "Men and Brethren" (Peter)

Peter:

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.

The Disciples and the Holy Women:

Let his habitation be desolate, and let no man dwell therein, and his office let another take.

Peter:

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.

Peter, John and the Disciples:

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.

Choral Recitative:

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.

John, Peter, Mary, Mary Magdalene, the Disciples and the Holy Women:

The Lord hath chosen you to stand before Him to serve Him

you shall be named the Priest of the Lord.