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Not for Tongues of Heaven's Angels
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.
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.
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.
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 every heart:
May love be ours, O Lord.
WORDS: Timothy Dudley-Smith, 1985
MUSIC: Peter Cutts, 1969
Scripture: I Corinthians 13
Theme: Sacraments and Ordinances