Though I speak with angel tongues

Verse 1

Though I speak with angel tongues Bravest words of strength and fire, They are but as idle songs If no love my heart inspire; All the eloquence shall pass As the noise of sounding brass.

Verse 2

Though I lavish all I have, On the poor in charity, Though I shrink not from the grave, Or unmoved the stake can see, Till by love the work be crowned, All shall profitless be found.

Verse 3

Come, thou Spirit of pure love, Who didst forth from God proceed, Never from my heart remove; Let me all thy impulse heed, Let my heart henceforward be Moved, controlled, inspired by thee.