Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith, b. 1926 Hymnal: Christian Worship (1993) #495 (1993) Meter: 8.7.8.7.6 Hymnal Title: Christian Worship (1993) 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 Soon will fade the word of wisdom,
Faith and hope be one day past;
When we see our Savior clearly,
Love it is alone will last --
May love be ours, O Lord! Topics: Christian Love; Christian Love Languages: English Tune Title: BRIDEGROOM
Not for Tongues of Heaven's Angels