While traveling in the Sabbatarian area of Ukraine in 
April 1996, Maurice Frohn and I were struck by one of the Ukrainian hymns
called "A New Command I Give to You..." Maurice recorded it on tape.
Then his musically proficient wife Caroline transcribed the music to notation. The
Frohn's have submitted this hymn to for possible inclusion in the United Church of God
hymnal. We hope you enjoy this hymn. The words are based on John 13:34-35 and go as
follows:
- To learn more about our work with Ukrainian Sabbatarians, please click here.
Verse 1
A new command I give to you,
you who are my true disciples,
As I have loved you so must you,
show this love to one another.Chorus:
Then shall all men know the truth
when they see the love you show,
For this love must be the sign.
Then shall all men know the truth
when they see the love you show,
They will know that you are mine.
Verse 2
For God the Father loved you first
when He sent his only Son
To suffer death upon the cross,
showing tender hearted love.Chorus
Verse 3
I laid my life upon the cross
giving hope of live eternal,
A life of service to mankind
helping all to know their God.Chorus
Verse 4
This love will show the world the road,
peace and joy with hope forever,
And you my friends will lead the way,
binding men with love together.Chorus