You gave all you had for us:
Body, blood, life,
So what can we give
In return?
Only our love for you,
Poured out each day, to all –
That’s what we’re here
To learn.
References
We know what real love is because Jesus gave up his life for us (1 John 3:16; NLT).
I love you, Lord (Psalm 18:1; NLT).
Love your neighbour as yourself (Mark 12:31; NLT).
Love ye therefore the stranger (Deuteronomy 10:19; KJV).
You, too, must show love to foreigners (Deuteronomy 10:19; NLT).
Love your enemies! (Matthew 5:44; NLT).
Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them (Romans 12.9; NLT).