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God is Love

Verse 1

Verse 1

Verse 1

Here in Christ we gather,

love of Christ our calling.

Christ, our love, is with us,

gladness be His greeting

Let us fear Him, yes, and love Him,

God eternal.

Loving Him, let each love

Christ in all his brethren.

Verse 2

Verse 2

Verse 2

When we Christians gather,

members of one body,

Let there be in us no

discord but one spirit.

Banished now be anger,

strife, and every quarrel.

Christ, our God, be always

present here among us.

Refrain

God is love, and where true love is God Himself is there.

Verse 3

Verse 3

Verse 3

Grant us love's fulfillment,

joy with all the blessed,

When we see Your face,

O Savior, in its glory.

Shine on us, O purest

Light of all creation,

Be our bliss while endless

ages sing Your praises.

Refrain

God is love, and where true love is God Himself is there.