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The unity of Church is but The saints in oneness living; The Spirit which indwelleth them This oneness ever giving. Thus it is realized and called The unity of Spirit; ’Tis based upon the common faith Which all the saints inherit. |
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This precious faith of all the saints, Is constituted solely Of Christ and His redemptive work, Which are unique and holy. In this the saints are truly one, Together all agreeing, And it is from this common faith The Church came into being. |
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The Church within the universe Is one as Christ’s possession; The Church must therefore locally Be one in her expression; For all her elements are one— One God, one Lord, one Spirit, One faith, baptism, Body too, One hope all saints inherit. |
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This oneness is the Church’s ground, The ground of common standing, The only ground of unity The Spirit is demanding. The Church in actual practise thus May keep her vital union, And her expressions locally Be built up in communion. |
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Lord, help us ever strive to keep This unity by taking The Church’s ground of unity, The Body-life partaking, That all Thy heart’s profound desire May fully be effected, And God’s eternal purpose may Completely be perfected. |
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Louisiana, United States
Hard for me to get this tune but I love the words of this hymn. I feel so one with all the saints in the Lord’s Body. This week we have been enjoying the vital factor of the one accord for the recovery of the church life. At the prayer meeting so many saints prayed with such harmony. I believe it was not a solo but beautiful corporate music to God’s ear. The one accord is the oneness of the Body in practicality.
Tucker, Ga, United States
I really like the combination of these words to this melody; and when it is sung by the church it is beautiful!