1. Serve and work within the Body,
  This the Lord doth signify;
  For His purpose is the Body
  And with it we must comply.
(Chorus:)
  Serve and work within the Body,
  Never independently;
  As the members of the Body,
  Functioning relatedly.
2. As the members we've been quickened
  Not as individuals free;
  We much always serve together,
  All related mutually.
3. Living stones, we're built together,
  And a house for God must be,
  As the holy priesthood serving,
  In a blessed harmony.
(Chorus:)
  Serve and work within the Body,
  Never independently;
  As the members of the Body,
  Functioning relatedly.
4. Thus we must be built together,
  In position minister;
  For the basis of our service
  Is the body character.
5. In our ministry and service,
  From the Body, our supply;
  If detached and isolated,
  Out of function we will die.
(Chorus:)
  Serve and work within the Body,
  Never independently;
  As the members of the Body,
  Functioning relatedly.
6. 'Tis by serving in the Body
  Riches of the Head we share;
  'Tis by functioning as members
  Christ's full measure we will bear.
7. To the Head fast holding ever,
  That we may together grow,
  From the Head supplies incoming
  Thru us to the Body flow.
(Chorus:)
  Serve and work within the Body,
  Never independently;
  As the members of the Body,
  Functioning relatedly.
8. Lord, anew we give our bodies;
  May we be transformed to prove
  All Thy will, to know Thy Body,
  And therein to serve and move.