Love is patient, love is kind Has no envy, no pride Love believes, always hopes Is not seeking its own Though I have the gift to speak And understand all mysteries But have not love Though I give all I have away Throw my body to the flames But have not love What have I gained? Love is patient, love is kind Has no envy, no pride Love believes, and always hopes Is not seeking its own Though I have the gift of faith And even mountains will obey But have not love Though my knowledge may increase The tongues of angels I may speak But have not love What have I gained? Where there's tongues, they will cease We won't need someone to teach Prophecy will fade away When we finally see Your face If there's no love, what have we gained? Oh let Your love flow increase! Love will remain when the heavens fade Love will remain beyond the grave Love will remain Love never fails! Love is patient, love is kind Has no envy No, no pride