In Spirit and Truth - Written by Jason Bramble

In Spirit and Truth Written by Jason Bramble [Verse 1 | warm roots groove | steady male vocal] The writing was sealed, and the decree was signed, Many voices all around said, “Fall in line.” Three Hebrew children stood steadfast that day, Though the image was lifted and commanded obey. They said, “Just bow down, no one has to know,” “Keep thy place in the kingdom, just go with the flow.” [Chorus | call-and-response | layered harmonies] But the hour cometh, and now is, When the true worshippers shall worship the Father, In Spirit and in Truth. Not with the lips alone, Not by the songs I sing, But by obedience unto all Thy Word, I worship Thee in Spirit and Truth. [Verse 2 | deep bass emphasis] Daniel opened his window as aforetime he had done, Though the law of the kingdom said prayer should be none. Though ruler of many throughout the land, His station could not alter what God did command. The lions stood waiting, the judgment was near, Yet faith remained stronger than the bondage of fear. [Chorus | call-and-response | layered harmonies] But the hour cometh, and now is, When the true worshippers shall worship the Father, In Spirit and in Truth. Not with the lips alone, Not by the songs I sing, But by obedience unto all Thy Word, I worship Thee in Spirit and Truth. [Verse 3 | organ bubble accents] From house unto house the brethren did meet, Gathered in Christ with one accord complete. Through epistles they shared what the apostles wrote, Holding fast to the truth while others lost hope. What letters were then, these tools may be today, Yet Christ is the centre, the Truth and the Way. [Chorus | fuller harmonies] But the hour cometh, and now is, When the true worshippers shall worship the Father, In Spirit and in Truth. Not with the lips alone, Not by the songs I sing, But by obedience unto all Thy Word, I worship Thee in Spirit and Truth. [Bridge | rising intensity | dub echo] Through statutes and decrees they may tighten the chain, Through trial and affliction they may cause us pain. Through buying and selling, through fear and control, They seek for allegiance from body and soul. But our God whom we serve is able to deliver us, And the true worshippers shall worship in Spirit and Truth. [Final Chorus | bigger harmonies | triumphant] But the hour cometh, and now is, When the true worshippers shall worship the Father, In Spirit and in Truth. Not with the lips alone, Not by the songs I sing, But by obedience unto all Thy Word, I worship Thee in Spirit and Truth. [Outro | gentle fade] The true worshippers shall worship the Father, In Spirit and in Truth. I worship Thee in Spirit and Truth.