Words and music by Peter Scholtes, Based on John 13:35
Celebration Hymnal #429
Acts 2:1-4
When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.
We are one in the Spirit; We are one in the Lord.
We are one in the Spirit; we are one in the Lord.
And we pray that all unity may one day be restored.
And they’ll know we are Christians by our love, by our love.
Yes, they’ll know we are Christians by our love.
Dear Lord, help us, your children, to see that humanity come from you. Help us, your children, to see the Holy Spirit within each other and ourselves. Help us, your children, restore unity throughout your blessed creation. Fill us with your love, peace, and mercy.
Luke 24: 13-15
Now that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem. They were talking with each other about everything that had happened. As they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus himself came up and walked along with them;
We will walk with each other; we will walk hand in hand.
We will walk with each other; we will walk hand in hand.
And together we’ll spread the new that God is in our land.
And they’ll know we are Christians by our love, by our love.
Yes, they’ll know we are Christians by our love.
Dear Lord, grant us, your children, courage to walk with each other through trials and tribulations. Grant us, your children, humility to walk along side each other in times of victory and great joy. Grant us, your children, wisdom to speak your truth to all, even those who would rather not hear it, that they may be welcomed into the family of God.
Matthew 4:18-22
As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” At once they left their nets and followed him.
Going on from there, he saw two other brothers, James son of Zebedee and his brother John. They were in a boat with their father Zebedee, preparing their nets. Jesus called them, and immediately they left the boat and their father and followed him.
We will work with each other; we will work side by side.
We will work with each other; we will work side by side.
And we’ll guard each one’s dignity and save each one’s pride.
And they’ll know we are Christians by our love, by our love.
Yes, they’ll know we are Christians by our love.
Dear Lord, the Kingdom of heaven is still under construction; there is much work to be done. Grant us, your children, the strength, and endurance to work together, side by side, to build a glorious kingdom in your name. Help us, your children, to actively guard each one’s dignity, even those who don’t look like ourselves. Help us, your children, to actively save each one’s pride, for when one of your children is shamed, we all are. Help us, your children, see that when we live for other’s we live for You too.
Matthew 28:16-20
Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. And Jesus came and said to them, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age."
All praise to the Father, from whom all things come.
And all praise to Christ Jesus, His only Son,
And all praise to the Spirit, who makes us one.
And they’ll know we are Christians by our love, by our love.
Yes, they’ll know we are Christians by our love.
Dear Lord, help us, your children, to boldly proclaim Your praises. Let us give thanks for all the blessings.Let our praises resound for the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Grant that the love You bestow upon us, Your children, flows out into the world for all to see. So that the whole world will know we are Christians by the way we love one another.
