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Love’s Reward

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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Feb 13, 1913

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 90, No. 7.

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Love’s Reward

By Lillian S. Connerly

LILLIAN S. CONNERLY
Though tongue of angels, gift of prophecy, Though understanding all of mystery, Though faith that moves the mountains may be mine, Though I to feed the poor my goods consign, Yea, though I give my body to be burned,— If in it all is naught of love discerned, ’Tis vain and to no profit, says my Lord; And he’s inscribed it in his holy Word.
But if in his dear name, with heart of love, A cup of water we but give, above ’Tis written down, and promise sure is given We shall receive our recompense in heaven.
Love is the first and last in God’s great plan To save unworthy, sinful, loveless man. “He first loved us,” and, loving, wins man’s heart That his own mighty love he may impart.
Love then becomes the motive spring of all Obedience and service. Love’s sweet call Is echoed through the world till its refrain Is heard in heaven, its notes again Proclaiming, “’Tis enough, the world has heard The message of salvation through the word Of holy love. The heavenly angels send To gather to the kingdom without end.”
Ancon, C. Z.