This song takes its inspiration from two places. The first is Charles Wesley’s hymn “Blest Be the Dear Uniting Love.” The second is Central Methodist Mission in Cape Town, South Africa, which has a sign outside that reads, “We were born in love, by love, for love.” Nothing can separate us from God’s love (Romans 8:39).
lyrics
LYRICS:
The uniting love that won’t let us part;
when we’re far away we’re still one in heart.
The spirit empowers us and tells us to go;
and we’ll follow Jesus here below.
We were made by love
We were made in love
We were made for love
Nothing can stop God’s love
We’ll walk in his way, and know him inside
the power of one who was crucified.
We all are one, so let us agree
to share his truth in unity.
We were made by love
We were made in love
We were made for love
Nothing can stop God’s love
No height or depth, no sword of hate,
not even our death can separate.
Blest be the dear uniting love
that joins us with our God above.
Strong debut album as a leader/composer/saxophonist. Smith leads 21 musicians through jazz styles from edgy to calming. Bandcamp New & Notable Dec 18, 2015