We'll Be Known By Our Love
Hymn composed by
Katie Grigg-MillerContextual information
The title/chorus is inspired by a quote by Tertullian ca. 200 C.E. when he described the identity of early Christians as evidenced by their behavior: “See how they love one another.” And Jesus is quoted (in the gospel of John) as saying “This is how everyone will know that you are my disciples, when you love each other.” The gentle, flowing style of the music is meant to bring out a great warmth and comfort in knowing and proclaiming our care for each other.
The title/chorus is inspired by a quote by Tertullian ca. 200 C.E. when he described the identity of early Christians as evidenced by their behavior: “See how they love one another.” And Jesus is quoted (in the gospel of John) as saying “This is how everyone will know that you are my disciples, when you love each other.” The gentle, flowing style of the music is meant to bring out a great warmth and comfort in knowing and proclaiming our care for each other.
Tune Name
[We'll Be Known By Our Love]
Tune Name
Text Meter
Irregular
10.9.10.9
Song Composer
Katie Grigg-MillerHymn Arranger
Composer Background information
Katie Grigg-Miller (she/her), a composer and vocalist in Northeast Ohio, has served the Unitarian Universalist Church of Kent, OH since 2009 as guest vocalist, percussionist, pianist, composer, and Music Director. She has created many songs, videos, and choral pieces specifically for UU services. A classically trained soprano, she has appeared in local musicals, performs with the church’s own Celtic Clan band, and hosts a community sing-along.
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Arranger Background information
Lyrics
When the winds around you blow, take my hand.
When the raging waters flow, I'll help you to land,
and we'll go together into the great unknown.
Shelter for each other, compassion as our home
and we'll be known by our love.
We'll be known by our love.
When you‘re fearful when you're blue, don't despair.
When the world gives up on you, I'll be there,
and we'll go together into the great unknown.
Shelter for each other, compassion as our home
and we'll be known by our love.
We'll be known by our love.
We'll be known by our love.
We'll be known by our love.
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