The Greatest Thing

Verse 1

The greatest thing on earth below Is love to God and men; When heart and soul shall overflow, The hand is ready then; The greatest thing in heav’n is love; It drew salvation’s plan; The Saviour left the realms above, To die for ruined man.

Chorus

Oh, love of God so soundless! Oh, love of man to man! It brings the world of glory nigh, And seals redemption’s plan.

Verse 2

What earthly pow’r can e’er bestow This love for God and men? One way, and only one, we know— “Ye must be born again;” Be born of God; be born of love; Around this second birth, Revolve our hopes of life above, Of service here on earth.

Verse 3

When love to God and love to man The heart can truly feel, It moves in haste at God’s command, With ardent love and zeal; Oh, source of love! with solemn awe Our hearts to Thee we bring; Love only will fulfill the law, And love will crown the King.