Author: Timothy Rees, 1874-1939 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 33 hymnals First Line: 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, may love be ours, O Lord. 2 Love is humble, love is gentle, love is tender, true and kind; l Lyrics: 1 God is Love, let heav'n adore him; God is Love, let earth rejoice; Let creation sing before him And exalt him with one voice. God who laid the earth's foundation, God who spread the heav'ns above, God who breathes through all creation: God is Love, ... Topics: Creation; Discipleship; Love of God for Us; Mercy; Morning Prayer Hymn; Praise; Providence; Rites of the Church Penance (Reconciliation); Rites of the Church Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: Rite of Entrance into the Order of Catechumens; Service Music for Mass Entrance Song (Gathering of Processional); Sin; The Liturgical Year The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Scripture: Matthew 16:18 Used With Tune: ABBOT'S LEIGH Text Sources: Sermons and Hymns
God Is Love