Charity

I may speak the word with power,

understanding all mysteries.

I may have faith to move a mountain;

sacrifice my everything.

But I am just as sounding brass

if I have not charity.

I am just a tinkling cymbal

if God's love can't flow through me.

For charity is kind and endures all things;

never seeks her own, but hopes and believes.

Charity rejoices in the truth, and never fails.

When all else has ceased to be, then abides charity.

May I live a life of meekness,

showing mercy in every deed,

and may my faith be moved to action,

reaching out to those in need.

And may I have abounding grace

toward every soul I meet.

I am nothing without Jesus,

and his gift of charity.

For charity is kind and endures all things;

never seeks her own, but hopes and believes.

Charity rejoices in the truth and never fails.

When all else has ceased to be, then abides charity.

I am nothing without charity.

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Based on 1 Corinthians 13