Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith, b. 1926 Hymnal: Gather Comprehensive #623 (1994) Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Refrain First Line: May love be ours, Lord 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; may love be ours.
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; may love be ours.
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; may love be ours.
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; may love be ours.
May love be ours, O Lord. Topics: Rites of the Church Marriage; Patience Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13 Languages: English Tune Title: COMFORT
Not for Tongues of Heaven's Angels