Lyrics
We could have tongues of angels
We could possess the ability to speak like angels
We could move mountains with our faith
We could accomplish great feats through our faith
We could give everything away
We could generously give away all possessions
But if we don't have love
Without love, all those abilities and actions are meaningless
We're left with nothing
Without love, we are devoid of value or significance
We could see blind eyes opened
We could witness miraculous events like blind people gaining sight
Know all the mysteries of our faith
We could comprehend the mysteries within our faith
We could sing all the highest praise
We could offer the most exalted praise
But if we don't have love
Without love, all these deeds and knowledge hold no meaning
We're left with nothing
Without love, all these things become insignificant
People of God, rise up
Calling upon people who identify as followers of God
Rise up and shine God's love
Encouraging them to rise and emanate God's love
We are the light of the world
Stating that they represent the illumination in the world
Of the world oh
Reaffirming their status as bearers of light in the world
We are the light of the world
Reiterating their role as the world's illumination
Of the world oh
Reconfirming their status as the world's light
Love is the what holds it all together
Love serves as the cohesive force for everything
Love never fails, it never dies
Love is enduring and never diminishes
There is no deeper truth
Declaring that there's no greater reality than love
We know that God is love,
Acknowledging that God embodies love
Our God is love
Affirming that God's essence is love
People of God, rise up
Calling upon people who identify as followers of God
Rise up and shine God's love
Encouraging them to rise and emanate God's love
We are the light of the world
Stating that they represent the illumination in the world
Of the world oh
Reaffirming their status as bearers of light in the world
We are the light of the world
Reiterating their role as the world's illumination
Of the world oh
Reconfirming their status as the world's light
Tear down the walls that divide us
Advocating the dismantling of divisive barriers among people
Let love rebuild and unite us
Emphasizing love as the force to bring unity and reconstruction
All we need is,
Stating that all that is required is love
All we need is love
Emphasizing that love is the essential need
People of God, rise up
Calling upon people who identify as followers of God
Rise up and shine God's love
Encouraging them to rise and emanate God's love
We are the light of the world
Stating that they represent the illumination in the world
Of the world
Reaffirming their status as bearers of light in the world
People of God, rise up
Calling upon people who identify as followers of God
Rise up and shine God's love
Encouraging them to rise and emanate God's love
We are the light of the world
Stating that they represent the illumination in the world
Of the world
Reaffirming their status as bearers of light in the world
We are the light of the world
Reiterating their role as the world's illumination
Of the world
Reconfirming their status as the world's light
We are the light of the world
-Of the world oh
Reaffirming their role as the world's illumination
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