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St. Stephen's Episcopal Church

215 N. 7th, Terre Haute, Indiana

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“Hail” Thee Festival Day (St. Stephen’s Roofing Version)

Words by Gene England, with apologies to the Latin original Venantius fortunatus and translator Maurice F. Bell.

To be sung to hymn tune Salve Festa Dies by Ralph Vaughan Williams.

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Refrain:
Hail thee, festival day!
Blest day that art hallowed for ever!
Day when the hail came down,
breaking the slate with God’s grace.

Verses:
1.  Lo, in the wake of the storm
Are those who await the adjuster;
He gives the Vestry good  news,
“This roof is totally lost!”

2.  Forth from Church Insurance comes
A prompt and generous  judgment.
“Here are the funds to repair this
Mystical act of God!”

3.  Soon will the scaffolding climb
To heights that few dare in ascending.
Roofers up there scamper bravely,
Carefully laying the slate.

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CONTACT

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church
215 N. 7th St
Terre Haute, IN 47807

812-232-5165

officeadmin@ststephensth.org

ABOUT

St. Stephen’s is a sacramental community following Jesus’s Way of Love.

We worship on Sundays at 8 & 10.

AFFILIATIONS

St. Stephen’s is a member of The Episcopal Church and congregation of the Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis.

St. Stephen’s is a member of the Homeless Council of the Wabash Valley

PARKING

St. Stephen’s is across from Indiana State University. Nearby parking lots are run by ISU and are free after 5pm weekdays and are free all weekend long. 

Five marked spots in the lot directly behind the church are available during the week.

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