I (James) have had the privilege of working with Angie Saccaro, an organizer of Milwaukee's Multicultural Worship Leader Network. I've been able to attend and patronize their conferences and work with other members (e.g. the Chabo brothers and Lisa Kay Galloway). Recently, Angie came and asked for help in arranging and transcribing "As One We Stand," a song she wrote about how God loves unity. She and I both agreed that it has a black gospel flair, and the lyrics (below) are powerful. Contact Angie if you want more info about this song!
There’s just something about His people coming together
To bring glory to His Name
There’s just something about how the Holy Spirit
Can move in power in that place
When we submit not only to God the Father
But to one another He is pleased
Full measures of blessing from the Holy Spirit
Flow when unity is displayed
As we stand as one before the Lord
He loves it, He loves it
As we stand as one before the Lord
He loves it, He loves it
Designed for community
Loving and living hand in hand
Saints committed growing together
Sharpen one another as one we stand
Freedom found, healing released
Victory known, deliverance seen
Strength far greater, peace far deeper
Courage more than you’d believe
‘Cause He’s a God who takes great delight
As we follow His Word, follow His Word
And He takes our mustard seed of faith
And He moves mountains, He moves mountains
I need you, you need me
Hand in hand, as one we stand
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