1. In consultation with the school community of St Joseph’s, Numurkah
In God We Stand
By Andrew Chinn
In consultation with the school community of St Joseph’s, Numurkah

2. Side by side (side by side) In God we stand (In God we stand) We are God’s heart (We are God’s heart), We are God’s hands (we are God’s hands) Though many we are one, one in God’s risen Son

3. A place of welcome, God’s arms open wide We walk hand in hand we all work side by side Chosen by God, we are called by our name To follow in Christ’s footsteps, and to walk in his way

4. Side by side (side by side) In God we stand (In God we stand) We are God’s heart (We are God’s heart), We are God’s hands (we are God’s hands) Though many we are one, one in God’s risen Son

5. We are one family, a sign of God’s love Caring and nurturing, with love for all Love one another, and love for our God Giving strength to each other and hope for all

6. Side by side (side by side) In God we stand (In God we stand) We are God’s heart (We are God’s heart), We are God’s hands (we are God’s hands) Though many we are one, one in God’s risen Son

7. Working together to be what God asks us to be People of courage who will answer a need Reach out to others, and a fair go for all People of justice, answering our God

8. Side by side (side by side) In God we stand (In God we stand)
We are God’s heart (We are God’s heart),
We are God’s hands (we are God’s hands)
Though many we are one,
one in God’s risen Son
© Andrew Chinn, 2009