1. In that bright and holy city,
In our mansions far above,
We shall dwell in sweet communion,
For our Ruler, God is love.
In that city bright and fair,
O what pleasures we will share!
Love all around,
Love all around;
O what pleasures we will share!
Love all around.
O let love abound here too,
Keep this holy thought in view:
Let love abound,
Let love abound.
O let love abound here too,
Keep this holy thought in view:
Let love abound,
Let love abound.
2. Not by strife with one another
Can we onward, upward move,
But by charity most holy
Do we live this life of love.
Loving all companions here,
Holding all as kindred dear;
Love all around,
Love all around;
Holding all as kindred dear;
Love all around.
O let love abound here too,
Keep this holy thought in view:
Let love abound,
Let love abound.
O let love abound here too,
Keep this holy thought in view:
Let love abound,
Let love abound.
3. Hopeful, cheerful, kind and loving,
Smiling often as we meet,
O what joy will be our portion!
Life with loving acts replete.
This is what the soul desires,
This is what the Lord requires
Love all around,
Love all around;
This is what the Lord require—
Love all around.
O let love abound here too,
Keep this holy thought in view:
Let love abound,
Let love abound.
O let love abound here too,
Keep this holy thought in view:
Let love abound,
Let love abound.