Know That You Are Loved
Hymn composed by
Bruce Pollack-JohnsonContextual information
“Know That You Are Loved” was written because our congregation needed a song to sing our kids out for RE during the service. We had one we liked that mentioned God, and when we asked if it was OK to change the words, the answer was “no.” So I wrote this to give a similar, supportive, and loving way to sing the kids out. After writing it, I realized it also could work perfectly as a closing song for everyone at the end of a worship service.
“Know That You Are Loved” was written because our congregation needed a song to sing our kids out for RE during the service. We had one we liked that mentioned God, and when we asked if it was OK to change the words, the answer was “no.” So I wrote this to give a similar, supportive, and loving way to sing the kids out. After writing it, I realized it also could work perfectly as a closing song for everyone at the end of a worship service.
Tune Name
[Know That You Are Loved]
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Text Meter
5.5.7.5
10.9.10.9
Song Composer
Bruce Pollack-JohnsonHymn Arranger
Composer Background information
Bruce Pollack-Johnson (he/him) is a singer/songwriter from Philly, and a member at UUs of Mount Airy (PA) since 1990, where he co-leads the Folk Factory Coffeehouse (“music and progressive social change”) and has been active in racial justice, including weekly BLM Vigils (since 2014). Bruce co-authored the 8th Principle with Paula Cole Jones in 2013. He is a leader of the community activist choir Voices Rises Philly, a member of the People’s Music Network, and has sung at countless rallies and protests.
Lyricist Background information
Arranger Background information
Lyrics
As you leave this space, know that you belong;
Know that you are not alone; know that you are loved.
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