The Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts I.134. Had I the tongues of Greeks and Jews

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I.133

The Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts‎#I.134

I.135

Text:	Hymn 134
Author:	Isaac Watts

I.134. Hymn 134

Full Text

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.

Were I inspired 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.

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;

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.

Text Information
First Line:	Had I the tongues of Greeks and Jews
Title:	Hymn 134
Author:	Isaac Watts
Meter:	L. M.
Language:	English
Publication Date:	1806
Scripture:	1 Corinthians 13:1-3