I.CXVI. Love to God and our neighbor

1 Thus saith the first, the great command,
"Let all thy inward pow'rs unite
"To love thy Maker and thy God
"With utmost vigor and delight.

2 "Then shall thy neighbor next in place
"Share thine affections and esteem;
"And let thy kindness to thyself
"Measure and rule thy love to him."

3 This is the sense that Moses spoke,
This did the prophets preach and prove;
For want of this the law is broke,
And the whole law's fulfill'd by love.

4 But O! how base our passions are;
How cold our charity and zeal!
Lord, fill our souls with heav'nly fire,
Or we shall ne'er perform thy will.

Text Information
First Line: Thus saith the first, the great command
Title: Love to God and our neighbor
Meter: L. M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1793
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