In The Body

Serve and work within the Body,
This the Lord doth signify;
For His purpose is the Body
And with it we must comply.
Serve and work within the Body,
Never independently;
As the members of the Body,
Functioning relatedly.

As the members we've been quickened
Not as individuals free;
We must always serve together,
All related mutually.
Serve and work within the Body,
Never independently;
As the members of the Body,
Functioning relatedly.

Living stones, we're built together
And a house for God must be,
As the holy priesthood serving,
In a blessed harmony.
Serve and work within the Body,
Never independently;
As the members of the Body,
Functioning relatedly.

Thus we must be built together,
In position minister;
For the basis of our service
Is the body character.
Serve and work within the Body,
Never independently;
As the members of the Body,
Functioning relatedly.

In our ministry and service,
From the Body, our supply;
If detached and isolated,
Out of function we will die.
Serve and work within the Body,
Never independently;
As the members of the Body,
Functioning relatedly.

'Tis by serving in the Body
Riches of the Head we share;
'Tis by functioning as members
Christ's full measure we will bear.
Serve and work within the Body,
Never independently;
As the members of the Body,
Functioning relatedly.

To the Head fast holding ever,
That we may together grow,
From the Head supplies incoming
Thru us to the Body flow.
Serve and work within the Body,
Never independently;
As the members of the Body,
Functioning relatedly.

Lord, anew we give our bodies;
May we be transformed to prove
All Thy will, to know Thy Body,
And therein to serve and move.
Serve and work within the Body,
Never independently;
As the members of the Body,
Functioning relatedly.