Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith, b. 1926 Hymnal: RitualSong (2nd ed.) #818 (2016) Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Refrain First Line: May love be ours, Lord 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:
Refrain:
May love be ours, Lord;
may love be ours.
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: [Refrain]
3 Never jealous, never selfish,
Love will not rejoice in wrong;
Never boastful nor resentful,
Love believes and suffers long: [Refrain]
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: [Refrain] Topics: Love Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13 Languages: English Tune Title: COMFORT
Not for Tongues of Heaven's Angels