(Verse 1)
Oh wondrous sight, that fateful night, (John 17:1)
When Jesus knelt in prayer, (Luke 22:41)
In earnest plea, on bended knee, (Matthew 26:39)
He bore our sins to bear. (1 Peter 2:24; Isaiah 53:4)
(Chorus)
In unity, Thy will be done, (John 17:11)
He pray'd for all to see, (John 17:20-21)
Through sacrifice, He paid the price, (Hebrews 9:28)
He bled, for you and me. (1 Peter 2:24)
(Verse 2)
He prayed for them, His chosen men, (John 17:9)
In love and sweet accord, (John 15:9)
That they may know His Father's glow, (John 17:25)
And wait His coming, 'our Lord. (Acts 1:11)
(Verse 3)
For those to come, the many some, (John 17:20)
Whose hearts would turn to Thee, (Acts 16:14)
He interceded, strength He pray'd, (John 17:15)
In faith and unity. (Ephesians 4:13)
(Chorus)
In unity, Thy will be done, (John 17:11)
He pray'd for all to see, (John 17:20-21)
Through sacrifice, He paid the price, (Hebrews 9:28)
He bled, for you and me. (1 Peter 2:24)
(Verse 4)
Stricken, smitten, and afflicted, (Isaiah 53:4)
He faced the cross alone, (Matthew 27:46)
For us He bled, the Lamb so red, (Revelation 5:6; Isaiah 53:5-7)
To save, His life was thrown. (John 10:11)
(Verse 5)
Our risen King, to Thee we cling, (Matthew 28:6; Psalm 63:8)
In awe of Thy grand plan, (Ephesians 1:11)
With fervent praise, our voices raise, (Psalm 71:8)
For God and Son and Man. (1 Timothy 2:5)
(Chorus)
In unity, Thy will be done, (John 17:11)
He pray'd for all to see, (John 17:20-21)
Through sacrifice, He paid the price, (Hebrews 9:28)
He bled, for you and me. (1 Peter 2:24)
(Bridge)
Our hearts now sing, to Christ our King, (Hebrews 1:8)
The victor o'er death and strife, (1 Corinthians 15:57)
His prayer we share, in love and care, (John 13:34)
One body, one in life. (Romans 12:5)
(Verse 6)
To be as one, as Father, Son, (John 17:21)
In unity we stand, (Ephesians 4:3)
Forever bound, in love profound, (Romans 8:38-39)
United by His hand. (Colossians 1:17)
(Chorus)
In unity, Thy will be done, (John 17:11)
He pray'd for all to see, (John 17:20-21)
Through sacrifice, He paid the price, (Hebrews 9:28)
He bled, for you and me. (1 Peter 2:24)
(Tag)
In unity, we'll ever be, (Ephesians 4:3)
As Jesus prayed that day, (John 17:21)
Awaiting Him, our hope burns bright, (Titus 2:13)
In faith, we'll wait and pray. (Psalm 27:14)
(Final Chorus)
In unity, Thy will be done, (John 17:11)
He prayed for all to see, (John 17:20-21)
Through sacrifice, He paid the price, (Hebrews 9:28)
He bled, for you and me. (1 Peter 2:24)
Hymn Summary
"In Unity, Thy Will Be Done" is a hymn that draws inspiration from Jesus’ intercession prayer in John 17. The lyrics eloquently convey Jesus' deep love and concern for His disciples and future believers, as well as His desire for unity and spiritual resilience among His followers. With verses that touch upon themes such as God's unconditional love, unity, sacrifice, and the transformative power of faith while also highlighting Jesus' suffering and triumph over death and our Lord Jesus' glorious return and the promise of eternal life, the hymn serves as a powerful reminder of the unbreakable bond between Christ and His followers. As you read or sing this hymn, allow your heart to be enveloped in the earnest message of Jesus' prayer and the agape love He shares with His people, us, while rejoicing in the hope of His imminent return soon and the gift of everlasting life. Amen!
Resources
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- Free Audio Bibles: https://peplamb.com/free-audio-bibles/
- Bible App: https://bible.peplamb.com
