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<\/iframe>\n<\/p>When my pastor recently did a sermon series about controversial topics, I initially wanted to write songs that explored each theme.\u00a0It soon became clear that that was not a realistic goal. But\u00a0having found that there were few songs actually\u00a0about<\/em> monotheism, and that subject being a scholarly research interest of mine, I did take a stab at writing a song\u00a0which explores the progression through different kinds of monotheisms \u2013 exclusive, inclusive, and mystical.<\/p>\nI\u2019m not entirely satisfied with the result, even\u00a0after tinkering with and trying to improve on the original lyrics I came up with. But here it is, such as it is. Lyrics follow below.<\/p>\n<blockquote>Only God<\/strong><\/p>\nVERSE 1<\/p>\nI come with my sword outstretched<\/p>\nAnd a book in hand<\/p>\nIn the name of God<\/p>\nThere can be only one<\/p>\nSo prepare to bow<\/p>\nAnd come follow me<\/p>\nCHORUS<\/p>\nOnly one God<\/p>\nOnly one way<\/p>\nOnly one nation<\/p>\nOnly one king<\/p>\nThe logic is clear<\/p>\nWe can\u2019t both be right<\/p>\nAccept what I say<\/p>\nOr stand up and fight<\/p>\nYou will see the light<\/p>\nI\u2019m armed with the might<\/p>\nOf the only God<\/p>\nVERSE 2<\/p>\nI come with my hand outstretched<\/p>\nTo the one in need<\/p>\nIn the name of God<\/p>\nIf there is only one<\/p>\nThen all humankind<\/p>\nMust be his concern<\/p>\nCHORUS<\/p>\nOnly one God<\/p>\nFather of all<\/p>\nOnly one family<\/p>\nOnly one call<\/p>\nThe logic is clear<\/p>\nThere is no other<\/p>\nOnly one God<\/p>\nMakes us sisters and brothers<\/p>\nOne family<\/p>\nAll children of<\/p>\nThe only God<\/p>\nVERSE 3<\/p>\nI come to lose myself<\/p>\nTo be found in you<\/p>\nBeyond names of God<\/p>\nThere can be nothing else<\/p>\nYou are all and all<\/p>\nYou are everything<\/p>\nCHORUS<\/p>\nOnly one God<\/p>\nWe cannot grasp<\/p>\nInfinite, boundless<\/p>\nFirst and the last<\/p>\nThe logic is clear<\/p>\nThough we can\u2019t perceive<\/p>\nBeyond all concepts that<\/p>\nWe can conceive<\/p>\nWhen all else fades<\/p>\nWhat will remain?<\/p>\nOnly God<\/p>\n(c) James F. 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