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A New Commandment
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Aug 4, 2026 updated
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Brian Doerksen's song "A New Commandment" is a simple, worshipful meditation on Jesus' command to love one another as He has loved us. The repetitive lyrics emphasize the core teaching from John 13:34, calling believers to embody Christ-like love in their daily lives. The song also expresses the desire that this love would be a witness to others, showing that we follow Jesus and are transformed by Him. It is a gentle, reflective piece suitable for congregational worship, focusing on obedience, love, and the visible impact of faith.
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I am giving you a new commandment
I am giving you a new commandment
I am giving you a new commandment
Love one another, love one another
In the same way I have loved you
In the same way I have loved you
I am giving you a new commandment
I am giving you a new commandment
Love one another, love one another
In the same way I have loved you
In the same way I have loved you
In the same way I have loved you
In the same way I have loved you!
Then everyone will know who we follow
Then our lives will show we are changed
Then everyone will know it's You we follow
Then our lives will show how we are changed!
I am giving you a new commandment
I am giving you a new commandment
I am giving you a new commandment