Author: Hal H. Hopson Hymnal: Renew! Songs and Hymns for Blended Worship #155 (1995) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Service of the Word Dedication Songs; The Service of the Word Dedication Songs First Line: Though I may speak with bravest fire Lyrics: 1 Though I may speak with bravest fire,
and have the gift to all inspire,
and have not love, my words are vain;
as sounding brass, and hopeless gain.
2 Though I may give all I possess,
and striving so my love profess,
but not be given by love within,
the profit soon turns strangely thin.
3 Come, Spirit, come, our hearts control,
our spirits long to be made whole.
Let inward love guide every deed;
by this we worship, and are freed.
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13 Languages: English Tune Title: GIFT OF LOVE
The Gift of Love