Faith, Hope, Love

Notes

From A Singing Faith. This is perhaps the keynote hymn for the collection, based as it is on Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians, ch.13, and with its emphasis on a living faith.

Suggested tune: Mit Freuden Zart (A&MR 423)

Please press the red title to hear a MIDI recording of this tune, and then re-open this window to read the poem while listening.

If you would prefer to follow the tune and text on paper you may download a PDF file of this hymn.

For permission to perform or reproduce this poem, or for enquiries regarding the purchase of 'Hymns For All Seasons', please contact Jocelyn.

Faith, Hope, Love

Sing of that great undying love
   which from our birth has nourished
the fruitful soil, that source of strength,
   in which our lives have flourished.
Let organ play, let people sing;
our voices tune, our lives we bring
   by you enriched, encouraged.

Sing of that undergirding faith
   which through our lives requires us
to dedicate ourselves to you,
   the source of truth, that fires us
to spread your message round the earth,
pass on the word that brings new birth,
   invigorates, inspires us.

Sing of that ever-living hope,
    the flame that's ever glowing
with radiance never wavering, clear,
    our life's direction showing.
With faith, hope, love our lives renew.
keep us O Christ, aware of you –
    committed, learning, growing.