Hymnal: The Psalms of David #I.CXXXIV (1766) Lyrics: 1 Had I the Tongues of Greeks and Jews,
And nobler Speech, that Angels use,
If Love be absent, I am found,
Like tinkling Brass, an empty Sound.
2 Were I inspir'd to preach, and tell
All that is done in Heav'n and Hell,
Or could my Faith the World remove,
Still I am nothing without Love.
3 Should I distribute all my Store
To feed the Bowels of the Poor,
Or give my Body to the Flame,
To gain a Martyr's glorious Name:
4 If Love to God, and Love to Men
Be absent, all my Hopes are vain;
Nor Tongues, nor Gifts, nor fiery Zeal,
The Work of Love can e'er fulfil. Topics: Promised Messiah born; Religion vain without Love Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3 Languages: English
Had I the Tongues of Greeks and Jews