Gathered in the Love of Christ (Lyrics and Chords)

Song Title: "Gathered in the Love of Christ" (Lyrics and Chords)
Category: Communion Song
Marty Haugen

Intro: D-A-Bm-F#m-G-D-G-A

Refrain:
 D                        A         Bm
Gathered in the love of Christ, 
 F#m      G             D          G  A
we are one in the fam’ly of God.
                     D                          
We are the dwelling place that 
A           Bm F#m
love has made.
              G                       D      
We are formed to be goodness
       G A             D    A Bm A
and light in the world.

     D                A  Bm                    F#m     G
1. God is light, in God there is no darkness.
            D              G         A
Let us walk in the light of life.
        D           A        Bm                          F#m G
If we live in God, then we must love each other,
        D              G         A           D A Bm A
Ever follow the way of truth and life.
(Repeat Refrain)

2. See what love our God has shown to us,
To call us the children of God.
And as God has loved us, so we must love each other,
Ever follow the way of truth and life.
(Repeat Refrain)

3. Join with me and enter in rejoicing,
Praise the one who has called us to be,
And we come to you, the flock that you will shepherd;
You will show us the way of truth and life. 

Refrain:
 D                        A         Bm
Gathered in the love of Christ, 
 F#m      G             D          G  A
we are one in the fam’ly of God.
                     D                          
We are the dwelling place that 
A           Bm F#m
love has made.
              G                       D      
We are formed to be goodness
       G A             D    A Bm A
and light in the world.

4. Praise our God, who fashioned all creation;
Praise to Christ, who redeems us in love;
Praise the Spirit blest, who calls us and renews us,
Leads us all in the way of truth and life.
(Repeat Refrain)

Ending: D-Bm-D-G-D-G-A-D

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"Gathered in the Love of Christ" by Marty Haugen is a communion song that beautifully expresses the unity and love shared by believers in Christ. The song highlights the Christian calling to live in God's light and love, embodying goodness and light in the world. With the refrain, "Gathered in the love of Christ, we are one in the family of God," the song emphasizes the deep connection among all believers, united as one body in Christ. The lyrics encourage the faithful to follow the way of truth and life, as shown through God's love, and to walk in His light. The joyful tone of the song invites everyone to join in praise and thanksgiving for the love that forms and sustains the community of believers. It's a beautiful anthem for communion, reminding worshippers of their shared calling to love one another as God has loved them.

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Song Title: "Gathered in the Love of Christ" (Lyrics and Chords)
Category: Communion Song
Marty Haugen

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