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May We Be One

Christopher Wordsworth (1871) • English

Primary Scripture: John 17:21-23

Verse 1

Father of all, from land and sea The nations sing, "Thine, Lord, are we; Countless in number, but in Thee May we be one."

Verse 2

O Son of God, whose love so free For men did make Thee Man to be, United to our God in Thee May we be one.

Verse 3

Join high with low, join young with old, In love that never waxes cold; Under one Shepherd, in one fold, Make us all one.

Verse 4

O Spirit blest, who from above Cam'st gently gliding like a dove, Calm all our strive, give faith and love; O make us one!

Verse 5

Amen.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • john 17:21-23

Reference 2

  • 1-corinthians 10:3-4

Reference 3

  • ephesians 4:3-6