Lyrics
Brothers, let us come together,
Walking in the Spirit, there's much to be done.
We will come reaching, out from our comforts,
And they will know us by our love.
Sisters, we were made for kindness,
We can pierce the darkness, as He shines through us.
We will come reaching, with a song of healing.
And they will know us by our love.
The time is now, come Church, arise!
Love with His hands, see with His eyes.
Bind it around you, let it never leave you,
And they will know us by our love.
Children, you are hope for justice,
Stand firm in the truth now, set your hearts above.
You will be reaching, long after we're gone,
And they will know you by your love.
The time is now, come Church, arise!
Love with His hands, see with His eyes.
Bind it around you, let it never leave you,
And they will know us by our love.
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Devotional thought
As the Church, and as a sign of our discipleship of Christ (see John 13:34-35 below), we are called to love others as He has loved us. This is a high—and often times challenging—calling to fulfill, but this song provides us with a powerful reminder of its importance. Take a few moments today to contemplate the lyrics from the chorus:
The time is now, come Church, arise!
Love with His hands, see with His eyes.
Bind it around you, let it never leave you,
And they will know us by our love.
Is your love for others a reflection of your discipleship of Christ? How might you love someone else with the love of Christ today?
Corresponding Bible Verse for Reflection and Study
John 13:34-35
"A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another."