Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts, The #I.134 (1806) Meter: 8.8.8.8 First Line: Had I the tongues of Greeks and Jews Lyrics:
Had I the tongues of Greeks and Jews,
And nobler speech, that angels use,
If love be absent, I am found,
Like tinkling brass, an empty sound.
Were I inspired to preach and tell
All that is done in heav'n and hell;
Or could my faith the world remove,
Still I am nothing without love.
Should I distribute all my store
To feed the bowels of the poor,
Or give my body to the flame,
To gain a martyr's glorious name;
If love to God and love to men
Be absent, all my hopes are vain;
Nor tongues, nor gifts, nor fiery zeal,
The work of love can e'er fulfil.
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3 Languages: English
Hymn 134