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Shoulder to Shoulder

Ancient Christian warriors stand together beneath a wooden cross, shoulder to shoulder in brotherhood.

Ecclesiastes 4:9–12; Hebrews 10:24–25; James 5:16; Proverbs 27:17

Summary

A song of Christian brotherhood: encouraging one another, bearing burdens, praying together, and standing firm in Christ.

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
We came from many different roads,
Carrying burdens, carrying loads.
Some were weary, some were strong,
Yet the Lord was leading all along.

He called us out from where we’d been,
To walk by faith and not by sight.
By His grace He drew us near,
As brothers walking in His light.

[Chorus]
Shoulder to shoulder, hand upon hand,
Brothers in Christ, together we stand.
Lifting the fallen, helping the weak,
Following Jesus, the Savior we seek.

[Verse 2]
Iron sharpens iron day by day;
We spur each other on in His way.
Meeting together, growing strong,
Encouraging hearts to carry on.

Bearing each other’s joys and cares,
Standing together in faithful prayer.
The Lord who joined us makes us strong;
In Him we know that we belong.

[Bridge]
If one should stumble, we help him rise;
If one is burdened, we hear his cries.
We confess our sins and seek God’s grace,
His healing mercy fills this place.

A cord of three is not easily torn;
In Christ, true brotherhood is born.

[Final Chorus]
Shoulder to shoulder, hand upon hand,
Brothers in Christ, together we stand.
Lifting the fallen, helping the weak,
Following Jesus, the Savior we seek.

Shoulder to shoulder, firm in His grace,
Running together, keeping the pace.
Until He calls us, faithful we’ll stand,
Brothers in Christ, hand upon hand.
Explore Scripture connections
  • Ecclesiastes 4:9–12Ecclesiastes describes the strength and resilience of companions joined together.
  • Hebrews 10:24–25Believers meet together and encourage one another toward love and good works.
  • James 5:16The bridge reflects mutual confession, prayer, and healing.
  • Proverbs 27:17The proverb supplies the image of mutual sharpening that informs verse 2.

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