Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 30 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; Family of God; Love for each other; Love Us for God; Marriage Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13 Used With Tune: REINLYN
Not for Tongues of Heaven's Angels