448 Love, the fount of light from heaven,

1 Love, the fount of light from heaven, Is the root and source of life; Therefore God's decrees are given With His loving-kindness rife, As our Savior God declareth, And the Spirit witness beareth, As we in God's peace do prove, God is light and God is love. 2 Love doth crown the life eternal, Love the brightness is of light; Therefore on His throne supernal Jesus sits in glory bright; He, the light and life of heaven, Who Himself for us hath given, Still abides and reigns above In His Father's boundless love. 3 Love, alone the law fulfilling, Is the bond of perfectness, Love, who came a victim willing, Paid our debt and brought us peace; Therefore love and peace in union Ever grow in sweet communion, And through love we may abide One with Him who for us died.