[Dispute] Certain men came with a burden to bind, Unless you are marked, no salvation you'll find. Paul and Barnabas answered the claim, And Jerusalem gathered to weigh it in God's name. [Testimony] Peter recalled how the Gentiles had heard, The Spirit bore witness and purified hearts. Why place on their necks what the fathers could not bear? We trust in the grace of the Lord everywhere. [Chorus] It seemed good to the Holy Ghost and to us, To lay no needless burden on those who have trusted. Grace is the doorway, not flesh as a boast, Yet holiness follows the gift of the Ghost. It seemed good to the Holy Ghost and to us, One people received through the mercy of Christ. [Verse II] The room became silent for wonders retold, Then James joined the prophets with counsel controlled. The fallen tent raised, the nations called near, A letter was written that conscience might clear. [Bridge] Judas and Silas carried the page, No rumor or stranger would settle the case. The brethren rejoiced at the comfort they read, And teachers remained where the church had been fed. [Final Chorus] It seemed good to the Holy Ghost and to us, No other salvation by custom imposed. Grace does not loosen the call to be clean, It gathers the nations through Christ in between. [Coda] The council did not crown opinion, It sent a letter of peace.