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Love One Another

A new commandment give I unto you

Author: John W. Peterson
Tune: [A new commandment give I unto you]
CCLI Number: 1716732
Published in 3 hymnals


Representative Text

1 “A new commandment give I unto you,
Love one another;”
O hear the Savior’s words so good and true,
“Love one another.”

Refrain:
Love one another, ‘tis the only way,
To keep happy each and ev’ry day;
Heav’nly joy will ev’ry fear allay,
“Love one another.”

2 ‘Tis a witness that we now belong to Him,
“Love one another,”
And a testimony that will never dim,
“Love one another.” [Refrain]

3 Ev’ry work is vain if this we will not do,
“Love one another;”
We’re but sounding brass and tinkling cymbals too,
“Love one another.” [Refrain]

4 May the love of Jesus in your heart be found,
“Love one another,”
‘Till it overflows to all the world around,
“Love one another.” [Refrain]

Source: Miracle Melodies: Gospel Solos and Duets of Merit #60

Author: John W. Peterson

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Text Information

First Line: A new commandment give I unto you
Title: Love One Another
Author: John W. Peterson
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Love one another, 'tis the only way
Copyright: © 1948 by John W. Peterson Music Co. ; You may download one copy of this song for your own personal use. To make copies or to perform the work you must get permission from John W. Peterson Music Co. or through your license with Christian Copyright Licensing International (CCLI).

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Clayton's Collection of Choir Melodies No. 2 #72

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Miracle Melodies #60

Norman Clayton's Favorites No. 2 #d2

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