John 15
Full Song Lyrics
Verse 1 — The True Vine
He said, “I am the Vine that’s true
My Father tends what’s living through
Each branch in Me that bears no fruit
He lifts away — each fruitful shoot
He prunes with care — not to destroy
But so it grows with deeper joy”
Chorus — Abide in Me
Abide in Me — and I in you
Apart from Me — there’s nothing you can do
Stay where life is drawn and given
Rooted deep — to bear what’s living
Verse 2 — Fruit That Remains
As branches live by vine alone
So you live through Me — not on your own
If you remain — My words stay near
You’ll ask in trust — the path grows clear
The Father’s glory will be shown
When lasting fruit has fully grown
Verse 3 — Loved as I Am Loved
“As the Father has loved Me
So I have loved you — faithfully
Remain within My love each day
By walking in My Father’s way
I’ve told you this so joy stays whole
My joy in you — your joy made full”
Chorus — This Is My Command
Love each other as I have loved you
Lay down your life — as I will do
No greater love has ever been
Than laying life down for a friend
Verse 4 — Friends, Not Servants
“I call you friends — not servants now
You know My heart — I’ve shown you how
All that the Father spoke to Me
I’ve made known — no secrecy
I chose you first — you didn’t choose
That you’d go bear fruit they can’t remove”
Verse 5 — When the World Hates You
“If the world hates — remember this
It hated Me before it hissed
You’re not its own — you’re called from out
That’s why it turns — and casts its doubt
If they opposed the words I gave
They’ll do the same to those I save”
Chorus — Not of the World
You do not belong where hatred grows
You are My own — the world will know
If they reject the truth I speak
They will reject the ones who keep
Verse 6 — The Helper Will Come
“When the Helper comes from Me
The Spirit sent from God’s decree
He will testify what’s true
And you will speak — bear witness too
From the start — you’ve walked My way
Now tell the truth — whatever they say”
Final Chorus — Remain
Remain in Me — the source of life
Through pruning pain — through joy and strife
What grows from Me will always stand
Fruit from love — not from demand
Outro
The Vine stood firm — the branches heard
Life would flow through staying — not through force or sword
