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.