If We are the Body
Casting Crowns
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It's crowded in worship today As she slips in trying to fade into the faces The girls teasing laughter is carrying farther than they know Farther than they know But if we are the body Why aren't His arms reaching? Why aren't His hands healing? Why aren't His words teaching? And if we are the body Why aren't His feet going? Why is His love not showing them there is a way? There is a way, there is a way A traveler is far away from home He sheds his coat and quietly sinks into the back row The weight of their judgmental glances Tells him that his chances are better out on the road But if we are the body Why aren't His arms reaching? Why aren't His hands healing? Why aren't His words teaching? And if we are the body Why aren't His feet going? Why is His love not showing them there is a way? Jesus paid much too high a price For us to pick and choose who should come And we are the body of Christ But if we are the body Why aren't His arms reaching? Why aren't His hands healing? Why aren't His words teaching? And if we are the body Why aren't His feet going? Why is His love not showing them there is a way? Jesus is the way Jesus is the way we are His hands We are His feet We are His body Jesus is the way
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Written by: JOHN MARK HALL
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12 facts about this song
Band Formation"If We Are the Body" is a song by the American contemporary Christian music band, Casting Crowns. The band was formed in 1999 by Pastor Mark Hall who serves as the band's primary lead vocalist.
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Song ReleaseThe song “If We Are the Body” was released as part of the band’s self-titled album "Casting Crowns" in 2003.
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Chart Performance"If We Are the Body" peaked at number 3 on the US Christian Songs Billboard chart.
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Album PerformanceThe album "Casting Crowns", which includes "If We Are the Body", was certified Double Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
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Song MessageThe song derives its title from the theological concept of the church being referred to as the "body of Christ". It challenges Christians to actively practice love and acceptance, instead of creating divisions within the church.
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Popular Reception"If We Are the Body" has been well received by both the general public and professional music critics.
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Notable PerformancesThe band performed "If We Are The Body" during their ‘Lifesong Tour’ in 2005. The song continued to be part of their regular setlist in future concerts.
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Notable AccoladeIn 2005, Casting Crowns won the Dove Award for Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year for "If We Are the Body".
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SongwritersThe song was written by the band's lead vocalist, Mark Hall.
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Inspirational SongThis song has been cited in numerous discussions, seminars, and church services for its thought-provoking message about unity and compassion among the Christian community.
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Genre"If We Are the Body" falls under the Christian Rock and Contemporary Christian Music genres. This is typical of Casting Crowns' music style.
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Record LabelThe song is distributed by the record label, Beach Street/Reunion Records, which is well-known for representing several leading Christian music artists.
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