TEARING DOWN THE WALLS OF DIVISION WITHIN CHURCHES OF CHRIST!

Q: What Does “We Are One” by Acappella Mean?

"We Are One" centres on the idea that Christian unity serves as both a solution to world problems and a witness to non-believers. The song presents a world filled with suffering, deception, and moral confusion, then argues that visible unity among Christians could demonstrate God's love and draw people to faith.

Ronald Bainbridge
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TEARING DOWN THE WALLS

OF DIVISION

WITHIN CHURCHES OF CHRIST!

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Lyrics to:

"Let the Walls Come Down!"

"Throughout the spirit realm, a fearsome battle rages

The fates of men and nations hang suspended in the fray

Walls designed by satan in the twilight of the ages

Now, stand as great divisions all across the world today

Walls not born of government nor strife amid the nations

But walls within our churches and between denominations

Stones of dry tradition carved in fear and laid in pride

Become a dismal prison to those withering inside

Chorus:

Let the walls come down

Let the walls that divide us

And hide us come down

If in Christ, we agree

Let us seek unity

Let the walls

Let the walls come down

Let the walls

Let the walls come down

The body is weak and powerless, crippled by division

The victim of a tragic and most cruel civil war

Brother fighting brother over culture and tradition

While countless lost and dying lie as casualties of war

It's time to end the foolishness of warring with each other

And kneel in true repentance that our union be restored

May we then, as brothers, rally round the cross of Jesus

And carry on with diligence the mission of our Lord

Chorus

Oh, children of God

Oh, soon-to-be bride

Let us humble ourselves

And crucify pride

Throw off the flesh

And its pious facade

And unite in the name of God"

Songwriter: Jon Mohr.

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We Are ONE!

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What Does “We Are One” by Acappella Mean?

"We Are One" centres on the idea that Christian unity serves as both a solution to world problems and a witness to non-believers. The song presents a world filled with suffering, deception, and moral confusion, then argues that visible unity among Christians could demonstrate God's love and draw people to faith.

Meaning & Interpretation

The lyrics suggest that when believers work together in harmony, their collective witness becomes powerful enough to transform hearts and save souls. The opening verse paints a stark picture with "The children are crying, the nations are dying / And the preachers and teachers are lying," establishing a world in crisis where even religious leaders have failed.

This bleak scenario sets up the song's central proposition that unity among believers could provide hope. The repeated refrain "The world will hear because we are one" reinforces the connection between Christian unity and evangelistic effectiveness, suggesting that when believers demonstrate love and cooperation, it creates a compelling testimony that can reach those who might otherwise remain sceptical of the faith.

Songwriter & Background

"We Are One" was written by George Pendergrass and Keith Lancaster and produced by George Pendergrass and Keith Lancaster. Released in 1994 as part of the album Acappella Gospel.

Brethren, "What the world must see is for you and me to be one (one, one). When people have turned to abusing themselves, it should tell you that something's wrong. We need the Lord; we need the Lord. The children are crying, the nations are dying, and the preachers and teachers are lying. Is there a cure for sin?"

We Are One In The Spirit

(a capella)

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1. We are one in the Spirit,

we are one in the Lord,

we are one in the Spirit,

we are one in the Lord,

and we pray that all unity

will one day be restored

Refrain:

And they'll know we are Christians

by our love, by our love,

and they'll know we are Christians

by our love.

2. We will walk with each other,

we will walk hand in hand,

we will walk with each other,

we will walk hand in hand,

and together we'll spread the news

that God is in our land.

(Refrain)

3. We will work with each other,

we will work side by side,

we will work with each other,

we will work side by side,

and we'll guard each one's dignity

and save each one's pride.

(Refrain)

4. All praise to the Father,

from whom all things come,

and all praise to Christ Jesus,

who is God's only Son,

and all praise to the Spirit,

who makes us one,

And they'll know we are Christians

by our love, by our love,

and they'll know we are Christians

by our love.

Scriptural Reference: JESUS SAID to HIS FATHER in HEAVEN: "My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me." (John 17: 20-21)