Here We Are In The Church – Song

Description

The Centre for Music, Liturgy and the Arts is pleased to introduce the Walk as One songbook as individual songs. While many churches and leaders purchase music books, many wonderful songs in the books lie undiscovered. This initiative provides an affordable way for churches to learn and play new music, with or without musicians.

The “Walk as One” songbook was published in 2022. The Individual Song packs provide a way for all churches, including songbook owners, to listen, learn and sing this excellent collection of songs.

For each song, you receive these digital resources

• A copy of the sheet music score from the “Walk as One” songbook (PDF)
• An audio recording of the song (high quality m3)
• A plain Powerpoint file (white text on black)
• A colour Powerpoint file (white text on coloured image)
• A lyric video (audio recording with song lyrics)
• A plain text version of the song lyrics (for inserting into presentation software or printed orders)

HERE WE ARE IN THE CHURCH

Here we are in the church,
we’re the hands of the One who lives,
we’re the love of the One who gives
his life each day.
We’re the body of Christ,
and we witness to his name.
Broken people in community,
ev’ry foible plain enough to see;
God we carry your flame,
send us inward for change;
let your justice and love remain.

Here we are in the world,
in the heart of another day,
as we dream of another way
with Jesus Christ.
We are many and one,
in our proud diversity.
Though the dark comes as a stowaway,
still the stable light won’t fade away.
Send us outward we pray,
walk beside us and stay,
tender Jesus, come walk our way.

Here we are in this land,
with its roots in the Dreamtime,
and with Jesus, our paradigm,
where we might love.
Here we are in this place,
full of tears and mystery;
pray renewal, which is still our need,
and confessing with fresh words and deeds:
welcome pilgrims by sea,
bring the hurting release,
be the hands that will serve their need.

Copyright: Words and music by Leigh Newton. © 2000, 2017
Wattleseed Publishing. cmla.org.au

Liturgical use: Gathering, Affirmation, Mission, Sending Out

Scripture reference/s: Year B: Ephesians 4

An upbeat, driving affirmation of the church as Christ’s body and followers.

Live Streaming and Online Hosting: Leigh has a licence agreement with CCLI.

SAMPLE AUDIO

Click here for samples of all published songs.