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14. The Life of Love

1 The life of love must be our highest aim,
The life of love for Christ our King;
Love that which goes to seek, in his dear name,
The wand’ring ones he bids us bring,
The souls for whom the truth is found,
That they might with him abide.

Refrain:
Love doth suffer long, and love is kind;
Love hath ever hope for great and small;
Seeketh not her own,—lives for Christ alone,—
Lives to love and serve the King who hath died for all.

2 The life of love must be our highest joy,
For hoary age or smiling youth,
Engaging never in unseemly deeds,
But e’er rejoicing in the truth;
For where the truth is found,
There love also shall abound. [Refrain]

3 Love envieth not—love doth not vaunt nor boast;
And love hath patience to endure;
Love beareth all, when trials hurt the most;
Love clings unto the promise sure,
Until the perfect day,
When old things shall pass away. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: The life of love must be our highest aim
Title: The Life of Love
Author: Mrs. Frank A. Breck
Refrain First Line: Love doth suffer long, and love is kind
Language: English
Publication Date: 1910
Topic: Love



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