p. 58
Alternate Title: 
Rooted and grounded in love
First Line: 
Apostle Paul so long ago bent down his knees to pray

Reference

About the Song

Print source: 
Worship in Song (Friends General Conference hymnal) #216

The verses to this song are paraphrases of passages from Paul's epistles.

  • v.1 & chorus: Ephesians 3:14-20
  • v.2: Romans12:5-6 & 1 Corinthians 12:7
  • v.3: 1 Corinthians 16:14, 2 Corinthians 6:13 & Galatians 5:25
  • v.4: Ephesians 4:26 & 1 Corinthians 10:13
  • v.5: Phillippians 4:6 & Romans 8:27

lyrics: 

1. Apostle Paul so long ago 
Bent down his knees to pray
For the saints in the community 
And you & me today, may you be

Rooted & grounded in love
Strengthened in the Spirit thru faith
To know the height & depth & length & breadth
Of God's understanding and grace

2. He said we're all one body
Though each has different gifts
Given for the common good
Together we are lifted up & Rooted...

3. Let all you do be done in love
And open your heart wide
If you live by the Spirit
Let the Spirit be your guide & keep you Rooted...

4. If you are feeling anger
Don't let that sun go down
You won't be tested past your strength
There's always a way out when you are Rooted

5. So when you feel like worrying 
Turn everything to prayer
And God will search your heart & soul 
And hope will find you there, you will be Rooted...

lyrics (adapted from Apostle Paul) & music by Lisa Hubbell
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