
Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith Meter: 8.7.8.7.6 Appears in 32 hymnals Topics: Scripture Hymns and Songs Lyrics: 1 Not for tongues of heaven's angels,
not for wisdom to discern,
not for faith that masters mountains--
for this better gift we yearn:
may love be ours, O Lord.
2 Love is humble, love is gentle,
love is tender, true and kind:
love is gracious, ever patient,
generous of heart and mind--
may love be ours, O Lord.
3 Never jealous, never selfish,
love will not rejoice in wrong:
never boastful nor resentful,
love believes and suffers long--
may love be ours, O Lord.
4 In the day this world is fading
faith and hope will play their part;
but when Christ is seen in glory
love shall reign in every heart:
may love be ours, O Lord.
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13 Used With Tune: BRIDEGROOM
Not for Tongues of Heaven's Angels