Victory Songs ‎#173

173. Spelling Love.

1 When love is spelt with letters,
It is not hard to spell,
But let us try to write it,
In living deeds as well;
When called to do an errand,
Be sure you don’t demur;
For when you mind your mother,
You’re spelling love to her.

Chorus:
L-O-V-E, That spells love,
Sweetest word in heav’n above;
Sweetest word on earth below.
Let’s keep spelling as we go.

2 If kind to all your classmates,
Obedi'nt to the rule,
If studious and tho'tful,
You’re spelling love at school;
When teacher says, “Be quiet,”
Be sure you do not stir;
For when we please the teacher,
We’re spelling love to her. [Chorus]

3 Each little deed of kindness,
That we may strive to do,
Is spelling love for others,
And love for Jesus, too;
I hope, if holy angels
Look on us from above,
In bright and shining letters,
They’ll find us spelling love.” [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: When love is spelt with letters
• Title: Spelling Love.
• Author: Lucia B. Cook
• Refrain First Line: L-O-V-E, that spells love
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1920
• Topic: Children's Songs; God
• Copyright: Copyright, 1915, by Homer A. Rodeheaver, in "Peace on Earth."

Tune Information

• Name: [When love is spelt with letters]
• Composer: Chas. H. Gabriel
• Key: G Major
• Copyright: Copyright, 1915, by Homer A. Rodeheaver, in "Peace on Earth."