This one is in high rotation at our church. It has words by Monica O’Brien and Trisha Watts and music by Trisha Watts. The sample at AOV is sort of new age funk if you can believe it. I love the lyrics of this song and I try to remember that every time I stumble over the introduction. Trisha Watts music is never ordinary, even in something that works as well for children as adults.
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There is one Body, one Spirit, the peace that binds us all.
There is one Lord, one living faith and one God, the maker of all.
Verse 1
Bear with one another in charity, with gentleness and care.
Preserve the unity of the Spirit that we share.
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Verse 2
Jesus who descended is He who rose above.
To each he gave his gifts to reach the fullness of His love.
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Verse 3
Living by truth and justice we’ll grow to be like Christ.
In service give our lives, as a body we will rise.
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© Trisha Watts and Monica O’Brien 1989, 1995.