In God We Stand

By Andrew ChinnIn consultation with the school

community of St Joseph’s, Numurkah

Side by side (side by side)In God we stand (In God we stand)

We are God’s heart (We are God’s heart), We are God’s hands (we are God’s hands)

Though many we are one, one in God’s risen Son

Side by side (side by side)In God we stand (In God we stand)

A place of welcome, God’s arms open wideWe walk hand in hand we all work side by side

Chosen by God, we are called by our name

To follow in Christ’s footsteps, and to walk in his way

Side by side (side by side)In God we stand (In God we stand)

We are God’s heart (We are God’s heart), We are God’s hands (we are God’s hands)

Though many we are one, one in God’s risen Son

Side by side (side by side)In God we stand (In God we stand)

We are one family, a sign of God’s love

Caring and nurturing, with love for allLove one another,

and love for our GodGiving strength to each other

and hope for all

Side by side (side by side)In God we stand (In God we stand)

We are God’s heart (We are God’s heart), We are God’s hands (we are God’s hands)

Though many we are one, one in God’s risen Son

Side by side (side by side)In God we stand (In God we stand)

Working together to be what God asks us to be

People of courage who will answer a need

Reach out to others, and a fair go for all

People of justice, answering our God

Side by side (side by side)In God we stand (In God we stand)

We are God’s heart (We are God’s heart), We are God’s hands (we are God’s hands)

Though many we are one, one in God’s risen Son

Side by side (side by side)In God we stand (In God we stand)

© Andrew Chinn, 2009