Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith, b. 1926 Hymnal: Hymnal Supplement 1991 #802 (1991) Meter: 8.7.8.7.6 Topics: Christian Love 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 Soon will fade the word of wisdom,
Faith and hope be one day past:
When we see our Savior clearly
Love it is alone will last --
May love be ours, O Lord. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13 Languages: English Tune Title: BRIDEGROOM
Not For Tongues Of Heaven's Angels