Laudes Domini ‎#832

832. Charity

1 Though I speak with angel tongues,
Bravest words of strength and fire,
They are but as idle songs,
If no love my heart inspire;
All the eloquence shall pass
As the noise of sounding brass.

2 Though I lavish all I have
On the poor in charity,
Though I shrink not from the grave,
Or unmoved the stake can see,--
Till by love the work be crowned,
All shall profitless be found.

3 Come, thou Spirit of pure love,
Who didst forth from God proceed,
Never from my heart remove;
Let me all thy impulse heed;
Let my heart henceforward be
Moved, controlled, inspired by thee.

Text Information

• First Line: Though I speak with angel tongues
• Title: Charity
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1884
• Topic: Brotherly Love; Christians: Graces; Formality; Graces: Christian
• Notes: Public Domain

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