Lyrics
Chorus (x3)
I love this family of God,
So closely knitted into one,
They've taken me into their hearts,
And I'm so glad to be a part of this great family.
Verse
I love (I love) this family (This family of God) of God,
So closely (So closely knitted) knitted into one, (Oh so knitted into one)
They've taken me into their hearts,
And I'm so glad (So glad to be a part) to be a part of this great family.
Tag
I love this family.
Tag
They've taken me into their hearts,
And I'm so glad to be a part (so glad to be a part of this) of this great family.
Vamp
Call: Ends to end together we belong
Resp: Ends to end together we belong
Call: Don't you know you a family?
Resp: Don't you know you need a family
All: I know I need a family.
ALL: Together, Higher and higher we will go....
Resp: Together Higher and higher we will go.
Credits & Song Information
Video
Meaning & Inspiration
“I Love This Family of God” by Evie and Pelle Karlsson is a congregational song about belonging in the church. The chorus says the singer loves this family of God, “so closely knitted into one,” and is glad to have been taken into their hearts. The verse adds echoing responses that stress the same phrases, giving the song a shared, sing-along feel.
The closing vamp uses call and response: “Ends to end together we belong,” “Don’t you know you need a family,” and “Together, higher and higher we will go.” It treats the church as mutual support, where no one has to go forward alone.
The theme is close to Ephesians 2:19, which calls believers members of God’s household, and to Colossians 2:2 about hearts knit together in love. Psalm 133:1 on the joy of brothers dwelling together in unity also fits. The song’s message is gratitude for a community of faith that welcomes and lifts its members.
Related Scripture
- Ephesians 2:19 Believers as members of God’s household
- Colossians 2:2 Hearts knit together in love
- Psalm 133:1 The goodness of unity