Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith, b. 1926 Hymnal: Journeysongs (2nd ed.) #564 (2003) Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Topics: Love for Others; Love for Others; Love for Others First Line: Not for tongues of heaven's angels Refrain First Line: May love be ours, O 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:
Refrain:
May love be ours, O Lord; may love be ours.
2 Love is humble, love is gentle,
Love is tender, true and kind;
Love is gracious, ever patient,
Generous of heart and mind. [Refrain]
3 Never jealous, never selfish,
Love will not rejoice in wrong;
Never boastful nor resentful,
Love believes and suffers long. [Refrain]
4 In the day this world is fading,
Faith and hope will play their part:
But when Christ is seen in glory,
Love shall reign in ev'ry heart. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: HEAVEN'S ANGELS
May Love Be Ours