Golden Bells - Baptised Into The Body Lyrics
Lyrics
Have you been baptized into the Body?
Baptized with the Holy Ghost;
There is but one way to enter in it,
Just as they did on Pentecost.
CHORUS
Are you in the Church triumphant?
Are you in the Saviour's Bride?
Come and be baptized into the Body,
And forevermore abide.
There is but one Church, Bride or Body,
And into it we're all baptized;
By the one, true, promised Holy Spirit;
Though by the world we^re all despised.
CHORUS
Are you in the Church triumphant?
Are you in the Saviour's Bride?
Come and be baptized into the Body,
And forevermore abide.
Every creed has claimed to be the Body,
But the plumb line proved untrue
All their dreams, for God has so determined
To bring His Sons true Bride to view.
CHORUS
Are you in the Church triumphant?
Are you in the Saviour's Bride?
Come and be baptized into the Body,
And forevermore abide.
Many thought that they were in the Body,
'Till the Holy Ghost had come;
When the Word of God was opened to them,
They entered in, and yet there's room.
CHORUS
Are you in the Church triumphant?
Are you in the Saviour's Bride?
Come and be baptized into the Body,
And forevermore abide.
Those who died before the Holy Spirit
Came upon us from on high,
May, by faith with Saints of old departed,
Arise to meet Him in the sky.
CHORUS
Are you in the Church triumphant?
Are you in the Saviour's Bride?
Come and be baptized into the Body,
And forevermore abide.
When the Bridegroom comes, will you be ready;
And your vessel all filled and bright?
You will be among the foolish virgins
If you do not walk in the light.
CHORUS
Are you in the Church triumphant?
Are you in the Saviour's Bride?
Come and be baptized into the Body,
And forevermore abide.
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Meaning & Inspiration
Released on March 27, 2024, Golden Bells' "Baptised Into The Body" offers a profound musical meditation on the spiritual identity and destiny of the Christian Church. This song doesn't merely present a catchy tune; it delivers a powerful theological statement, inviting every hearer to consider their place within God's eternal plan. The core message is an urgent call to understand and experience the true baptism of the Holy Spirit, which alone grants entry into the genuine Body of Christ, His triumphant Church, and His beloved Bride. Far from a casual listen, it serves as a spiritual plumb line, challenging preconceived notions about faith and belonging.
The song immediately poses a foundational question, "Have you been baptized into the Body? Baptized with the Holy Ghost," drawing a clear distinction from mere water rituals. It asserts that there is "but one way to enter in it, Just as they did on Pentecost," directly referencing the transformative outpouring of the Holy Spirit detailed in Acts 2:1-4. This is not about joining a denomination but about a supernatural birth, a spiritual immersion by the Spirit into Christ's mystical Body, as described in 1 Corinthians 12:13, where "by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body." The recurring chorus acts as a passionate invitation and a probing self-examination, asking, "Are you in the Church triumphant? Are you in the Saviour's Bride? Come and be baptized into the Body, And forevermore abide." This emphasizes both the present reality of belonging to the victorious Church (Ephesians 5:25-27) and the eternal security found within it.
The lyrics thoughtfully unfold the nature of this singular spiritual entity, affirming, "There is but one Church, Bride or Body, And into it we're all baptized; By the one, true, promised Holy Spirit." This echoes Ephesians 4:4-6, which speaks of "one body and one Spirit... one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all." The song acknowledges the inevitable consequence of such a distinct identity: "Though by the world we're all despised," aligning with biblical prophecies that true followers of Christ will face opposition, as Jesus Himself stated in John 15:18-19. A crucial verse critiques institutional claims, stating, "Every creed has claimed to be the Body, But the plumb line proved untrue All their dreams, for God has so determined To bring His Sons true Bride to view." This powerful imagery of a "plumb line" (Amos 7:7-8) suggests God's unchanging standard of truth and righteousness, by which all human constructs are measured and often found lacking. It implies that God Himself is actively revealing and preparing His authentic Church, His Bride, for display.
Further expanding on the spiritual journey, the song notes that "Many thought that they were in the Body, 'Till the Holy Ghost had come; When the Word of God was opened to them, They entered in, and yet there's room." This highlights the essential role of the Holy Spirit in illuminating understanding (Luke 24:45) and revealing spiritual truths that mere intellectual assent cannot provide. The phrase "yet there's room" serves as an enduring invitation, reminding us that God's grace remains accessible to all who genuinely seek Him. A particularly expansive verse touches on the destiny of those who lived before the Pentecost event, asserting, "Those who died before the Holy Spirit Came upon us from on high, May, by faith with Saints of old departed, Arise to meet Him in the sky." This broadens the scope of the "Body" to include all faithful believers throughout history, united by faith in Christ, anticipating the resurrection and the ultimate gathering in the air, as described in 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, reinforcing the timeless nature of God's salvation.
The song culminates with a poignant warning and encouragement, asking, "When the Bridegroom comes, will you be ready; And your vessel all filled and bright? You will be among the foolish virgins If you do not walk in the light." This directly references Jesus' parable of the ten virgins in Matthew 25:1-13, urging believers to maintain spiritual vigilance, to be "filled" with the Spirit, and to live lives of purity and obedience—to "walk in the light" (1 John 1:7). "Baptised Into The Body" is more than a song; it's a sermonic hymn, a clarion call to spiritual introspection and a heartfelt invitation to embrace the profound reality of being truly united with Christ through the Holy Spirit. Its strength lies in its unwavering commitment to biblical truth, serving as an edifying and challenging anthem for anyone seeking to understand the deep meaning of being part of God's one, true Church.