They'll Know We Are Christians

"They'll Know We Are Christians" (also known as "They'll Know We Are Christians By Our Love" or "We Are One in the Spirit") is a Christian hymn written in the 1960s[1] by then-Catholic priest, the late Fr. Peter Scholtes. It is inspired by John 13:35. The title of the hymn They'll Know We Are Christians By Our Love originates in a phrase that non-believers used to describe Christians believers of early Church: "Behold, how they love one another."[2]

It was released on an LP of the same name featuring the congregation of Fr. Scholtes' church, St. Brendan's on the South Side of Chicago singing this hymn and others.[3]

Covers

The song has been covered by a variety of Christian recording artists, including Jars of Clay, Rebecca St. James, Lydia Walker, and For King & Country, which covered the song for the show "A.D, the Bible Continues." The song was also featured in the opening of the Christian movie “A Distant Thunder.”

See also

References
  1. Song Reminds Us of Message of Love That Needs to Be Shared Each Day
  2. Lewerenz, Spencer; Nicolosi, Barbara (1 November 2005). Behind the Screen: Hollywood Insiders on Faith, Film, and Culture. Baker Books. p. 50. ISBN 9781585582716.
  3. The Ancient Star-Song: PETER SCHOLTES


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