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Open Arms
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Aug 8, 2026 updated
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Michael W. Smith's song "Open Arms" challenges the church to move beyond mere religious routine and embrace genuine, boundary-less love. The lyrics contrast people who are quick to profess beliefs but slow to show compassion, especially when others stumble. The repeated call to be "open arms" urges believers to become a welcoming, non-judgmental community that lifts up the lost and points them to the cross. It's a straightforward plea for authentic Christian love that reflects God's own acceptance, encouraging listeners to shine brightly and extend grace without limits.
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Many people in the steeple
But no one leaves the walls
Quick to stand and speak
All of their beliefs
Quick to leave you if you fall
Tell me where's the love
It knows no boundaries
Tell me where's the love
Yeah yeah
Open arms
We need to be
Open arms
Never judge you
Always loving
Needs to be what we become
Lifting up the lost
Showing them the cross
Shining brightly like the sun
Tell me where's the love
It knows no boundaries
Tell me where's the love
Yeah yeah
Open arms
We need to be
Open arms
Yeah
Tell me where's the love
That knows no boundaries
Tell me where's the love
Yeah yeah
Open arms
We need to be
Open arms
Yeah
Oh yeah
Everybody sing
Na na na na na na
Na na na
(Buncha these)
Open arms
We need to be open arms
And the whole world sing
Na na na na na
Na na na na (Buncha these)
Open arms