Lord Jesus, are we one with Thee

“Lord Jesus, Are We One with Thee” is a devotional hymn written by James George Deck, a 19th-century hymn writer associated with the Brethren movement. Deck’s hymns often focus on the believer’s union with Christ, drawing from the deep spiritual truths of the New Testament. This text in particular is a meditation on the mystery of oneness with Christ, a theme central to the Lord’s prayer in John 17:21: “That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us.”

The hymn expresses wonder and gratitude at the believer’s union with Christ through His death and resurrection. It highlights the truth that in Christ’s cross the old life is crucified, and through His resurrection, the believer now lives a new life by faith. This is closely tied to Galatians 2:20, “I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me.”

Deck’s verses invite worshippers to reflect on the profound reality that union with Christ is not only doctrinal but experiential, shaping daily life and giving assurance of eternal glory. It is both a hymn of thanksgiving and a prayer for deeper realization of what it means to be united with the Lord.

Like many of Deck’s writings, this hymn was born out of his personal devotion and his desire to direct believers away from self and toward Christ alone. It emphasizes humility, reverence, and joy in the believer’s standing before God in Christ.

Although not as widely known as some traditional hymns, “Lord Jesus, Are We One with Thee” remains a treasured text among those who sing it, offering profound meditation on the eternal union between Christ and His redeemed people.