INTRO
VERSE 1
For the different ways we see You
For all the ways You move
All the colors and expressions
Oh the beauty of Your Church
What a masterful reflection
when we are unified
Truly celebrate each other
and let go of our pride
For all the ways You move
All the colors and expressions
Oh the beauty of Your Church
What a masterful reflection
when we are unified
Truly celebrate each other
and let go of our pride
PRE-CHORUS
That You would have a spotless bride
CHORUS 1
Oh praise the Father, praise the Son
Holy Spirit, make us one
Every nation, tribe and tongue
This is our cry, Your Kingdom come
Holy Spirit, make us one
Every nation, tribe and tongue
This is our cry, Your Kingdom come
TURNAROUND
VERSE 2
We surrender our agendas,
our preferences, our plans
Would You help us work together
To be Your feet and hands
Our heart is just to know You
To show them who You are
The Gospel's still the answer
for every searching heart
our preferences, our plans
Would You help us work together
To be Your feet and hands
Our heart is just to know You
To show them who You are
The Gospel's still the answer
for every searching heart
CHORUS 2
Oh praise the Father, praise the Son
Holy Spirit, make us one
Every nation, tribe and tongue
This is our cry, Your Kingdom come
Holy Spirit, make us one
Every nation, tribe and tongue
This is our cry, Your Kingdom come
INTERLUDE
BRIDGE 1
Brothers, sisters under the banner
of Your Name
Mothers, fathers under the banner
of Your Name
All Your children,
all for the glory of Your Name
of Your Name
Mothers, fathers under the banner
of Your Name
All Your children,
all for the glory of Your Name
BRIDGE 2
Brothers, sisters under the banner
of Your Name
Mothers, fathers under the banner
of Your Name
All Your children,
all for the glory of Your Name
of Your Name
Mothers, fathers under the banner
of Your Name
All Your children,
all for the glory of Your Name
BRIDGE 3
Brothers, sisters under the banner
of Your Name
Mothers, fathers under the banner
of Your Name
All Your children,
all for the glory of Your Name
of Your Name
Mothers, fathers under the banner
of Your Name
All Your children,
all for the glory of Your Name
CHORUS 3
Oh praise the Father, praise the Son
Holy Spirit, make us one
Every nation, tribe and tongue
This is our cry, Your Kingdom come
Holy Spirit, make us one
Every nation, tribe and tongue
This is our cry, Your Kingdom come
CHORUS 4
Oh praise the Father, praise the Son
Holy Spirit, make us one
Every nation, tribe and tongue
This is our cry, Your Kingdom come
Holy Spirit, make us one
Every nation, tribe and tongue
This is our cry, Your Kingdom come
BRIDGE 4
Brothers, sisters under the banner
of Your Name
Mothers, fathers under the banner
of Your Name
All Your children,
all for the glory of Your Name
of Your Name
Mothers, fathers under the banner
of Your Name
All Your children,
all for the glory of Your Name
BRIDGE 5
Brothers, sisters under the banner
of Your Name
Mothers, fathers under the banner
of Your Name
All Your children,
all for the glory of Your Name
of Your Name
Mothers, fathers under the banner
of Your Name
All Your children,
all for the glory of Your Name
The Church - In the Bible [Verses & Devotional]
The song "The Church" by UPPERROOM is a beautiful anthem that calls for unity, surrender, and the glorification of God's name. It echoes the sentiments found in the Bible, particularly in the book of Ephesians 4:3-6, where Paul urges us to "Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all."
The lyrics of the song and this passage from Ephesians both emphasize the importance of unity in the body of Christ, the Church. The song's chorus, "Oh praise the Father, praise the Son, Holy Spirit, make us one," is a plea for unity among believers, regardless of their nation, tribe, or tongue. This mirrors Paul's call for unity in Ephesians, reminding us that we are all part of one body under one God.
The song also speaks to the surrender of our personal agendas, preferences, and plans, asking God to help us work together to be His feet and hands. This surrender is reminiscent of Jesus' words in Matthew 16:24, where He says, "Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me." The song and this verse both call us to put aside our own desires and plans and instead follow God's will, working together for His glory.
The repeated bridge, "Brothers, sisters under the banner of Your Name, Mothers, fathers under the banner of Your Name, All Your children, all for the glory of Your Name," is a powerful reminder that we are all God's children, united under His name. This echoes the sentiment in Galatians 3:26-28, "So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus."
As we reflect on the lyrics of "The Church" and these corresponding Bible verses, we are reminded of the importance of unity, surrender, and glorifying God's name. But how often do we truly live out these principles in our daily lives? How often do we put aside our own desires and plans to work together for God's glory? How often do we truly see ourselves and others as brothers and sisters, united under the banner of God's name?
Let's take some time to reflect on these questions and ask God to help us live out these principles more fully in our lives. Let's ask Him to help us truly be the Church, united under His name, working together for His glory.