You Are

You Are     (Text)

Verse:

God is not a man

that He should have hands and feet.

God is not a man

that He should have eyes and ears.

Choruses:                 

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You are the eyes of God

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See the things that need to be done.             (with gestures)

or    (Choose one)

Look and see what needs to be done.

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You are the ears of God

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Listen to the cry of the children.

or

Listen to the cry of the people.

You are the mouth of God

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Speak up, don’t be silent.

or

Let his words flow from your lips.

or

(Let God’s words flow from your lips.)

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You are the hands of God

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     Reach out and touch someone.

or

Go and do what needs to be done.

or

Do the work that needs to be done.

You are the feet of God

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     Go where the help is needed.

or

Go where there’s work to be done.

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You are the heart of God

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You must show his compassion.                     his (God’s)

or

Lead with your compassion.

or

Let your life show his love.

or

Let your life show his kindness.

or

Let your life show his forgiveness.

You are the voice of God

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Sing your praises to his goodness.

or

Let your voice sing out his praises.

You are the spirit of God

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Lift the spirit of someone.

or

Lift the spirit of your brother.

or

Lift the spirit of your sister.

or

Lift the spirit of the poor in spirit.

You are the messenger of God

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You must bring his good news.   

You are the light of the world

Let God’s light shine through you.