For the list of Gospel passages used in Years A,B and C click here    

After Pentecost     Pentecost 20     Matthew 22:34-46, particularly verses 34-40

The Two Commandments (YA No 75)

Love gives expression to the faith we own;

‘Love God and neighbour’ - This is love made known;

Love brings a sacredness to all of life

In happiness, in tension and in strife.

 

Jesus said love fulfilled all sacred law;

“Love God and neighbour; there is nothing more;

All law and prophets on this love depend”

Love is enough because it has no end.

 

Jesus said, “When you love in heart and mind

‘Love God and neighbour’ - are alike in kind.”

When we love neighbours, do not think it odd

That, in so doing, we are loving God.

 

Loving ourselves in true humility

Releases love within, that makes us free

To love our neighbours in the self same way;

Then love of God is surely on display.

 

Jesus showed loving is the way of grace;

Walking that way leads to a wholesome place;

Loving gives hope when things are turning grey;

Loving brings peace - a blessing for each day. 


Tune  Longwood  Not in AHB or TiS  Presbyterian Hymnary  566

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