Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith, b. 1926 Meter: 8.7.8.7.6 Appears in 31 hymnals 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. Topics: Family and Relationships; Love Our Love for Others Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13 Used With Tune: REINLYN
Not for Tongues of Heaven's Angels