1.

Fervent love compels each brother
Who its burning power knows,
Bids him call his brother, sister,
Show them where the right way goes.

Chorus:

Do you love? Do you love?
/: Do you give yourself for others? :/
Is Christ’s love compelling you?

2.

See how love compels the brothers,
So their very lives they give—
Yes, far more than loving mothers,
As a sacrifice to live.

3.

Love of Christ will not allow you
In an easy chair to laze,
But by love you’ll be compelled to
Give your life in others’ place.

4.

Labor, sacrifice, and effort,
Struggle, toil, and diligence
From love’s great and mighty ocean
Bring true worship, reverence.

5.

Love is giving, always giving,
Goes the second mile on foot,
To the others always bringing
Light and power, life and goods.

6.

If you do not live for others,
You are nothing here on earth.
You can teach, complain, desire,
But just love alone has worth.

Written by Elias Aslaksen (published in 1937)Composed by Elihu S. RiceText © Stiftelsen Skjulte Skatters ForlagNorway ⋅ G