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Hymnal Number
580Resource Type:
Keys included:
C
About this Hymn
This is a celebration of Christian community. Day to day our faith not only is expressed individually but must be lived out in the community of all those who trust in Christ. This is, of course, both wonderful and very difficult at the same time! The hymn was written at a time when in fresh ways we were learning the benefits and challenges of community in Nashville.
Lyrics
Verse 1
Oh, how good it is when the family of God dwells together in spirit, in faith and unity, where the bonds of peace, of acceptance and love, are the fruit of his presence here among us.
Chorus
So with one voice we'll sing to the Lord. And with one heart we'll live out his word till the whole earth sees the Redeemer has come; for he dwells in the presence of his people.
Verse 2
Oh, how good it is on this journey we share, to rejoice with the happy, and weep with those who mourn. For the weak find strength, the afflicted find grace, when we offer the blessing of belonging.
Verse 3
Oh, how good it is to embrace his command, to prefer one another, forgive as he forgives. When we live as one, we all share in the love of the Son, with the Father and the Spirit.
Oh, how good it is when the family of God dwells together in spirit, in faith and unity, where the bonds of peace, of acceptance and love, are the fruit of his presence here among us.
Chorus
So with one voice we'll sing to the Lord. And with one heart we'll live out his word till the whole earth sees the Redeemer has come; for he dwells in the presence of his people.
Verse 2
Oh, how good it is on this journey we share, to rejoice with the happy, and weep with those who mourn. For the weak find strength, the afflicted find grace, when we offer the blessing of belonging.
Verse 3
Oh, how good it is to embrace his command, to prefer one another, forgive as he forgives. When we live as one, we all share in the love of the Son, with the Father and the Spirit.
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Attribution & Copyright
Words & Music: Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, Ross Holmes, Stuart Townend © 2012 Getty Music Publishing / Parakeet Boots Music / Townend Songs (Capitol CMG Publishing / www.capitolcmgpublishing.com, Song Solutions / www.songsolutions.com, Red Brick Songs / www.redbricksongs.com)