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Brother's Keeper
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Aug 22, 2026 updated
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Rich Mullins' song 'Brother's Keeper' is a reflective piece about accepting others as they are and committing to support rather than judge them. The lyrics use everyday imperfections—like a plumber's drip or a mechanic's clank—to illustrate human frailty. Mullins emphasizes the call to be a keeper, not a judge, helping others stand while respecting their freedom. The song gently references the biblical idea of being our brother's keeper, urging compassion and truth over criticism. It's a thoughtful meditation on community, grace, and the practical outworking of love.
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Now the plummer's got a drip in his spigot
The mechanic's got a clank in his car
And the preacher's thinking thoughts that are wicked
And the lover's got a lonely heart
My friends ain't the way I wish they were
They are just the way they are
And I will be my brother's keeper
Not the one who judges him
I won't despise him for his weakness
I won't regard him for his strength
I won't take away his freedom
I will help him learn to stand
And I will.. I will be my brother's keeper
Now this roof has got a few missing shingles
But at least we got ourselves a roof
And they say that she's a fallen angel
I wonder if she recalls when she last flew
There's no point in pointing fingers
Unless you're pointing to the truth
And I will be my brother's keeper
Not the one who judges him
I won't despise him for his weakness
I won't regard him for his strength
I won't take away his freedom
I will help him learn to stand
And I will.. I will be my brother's keeper
I will be my brother's keeper
Not the one who judges him
I won't despise him for his weakness
I won't regard him for his strength
I won't take away his freedom
I will help him learn to stand
And I will.. I will be my brother's keeper