Love is his word; love is his way;
Feasting with men, fasting alone
Living and dying, rising again;
Love, only love is his way.
Richer than gold is the love of God;
Better than splendor and wealth.

Love is his way; love is his mark;
Sharing his last Passover feast;
Christ at the table, host to the Twelve
Love, only, is his mark.
Richer than gold is the love of God;
Better than splendor and wealth.

Love is his sign; love is hissing
Bread for our strength, wine for our joy,
"This is my body; this is my blood;"
Love, only love, is sign.
Richer than gold is the love of God;
Better than splendor and wealth.

Love is his sign; love is the news,
"Do this, he says, lest you forget
All my deep sorrow, all my dear blood,
Love, only love, is his news.
Richer than gold is the love of God;
Better than splendor and wealth.

Love is the news, love is his name,
We are his own, chosen and called,
Family, brethren, cousins and kin;
Love, only love is his name.
Richer than gold is the love of God;
Better than splendor and wealth.

Love is his name; love is his law;
Hear his command, all who are his:
"Love one another, I have loved you.
Love, only love, is his law.
Richer than gold is the love of God;
Better than splendor and wealth.

Love is his work; love is his word
Love of the Lord, Father and Word;
Love of the Spirit, God ever one;
Love, only love, is his word.
Richer than gold is the love of God;
Better than splendor and wealth.