[Verse 1] ...Let us cultivate agape love... ...It is the love God shows to all humanity, and by extension to creation A pure love, stripped of all egoism or passion That love which human beings are invited to bear toward their neighbor The golden rule: you shall love your neighbor as yourself! Agape love is never shy A shadow in a heart running dry, Not a fake smile, a hollow show, Or a mask where cold winds blow. (Chorus) Oh, walk to the rhythm of the Spirit, When everything collapses and withers in it! It’s a strength, a living fire so bright, Holding the course against the winds' might! Higher than the shadow and higher than the night, It is pure love that guides us right! It rises in the early morn, Carrying yesterday's deep grief, Breaking the cold of hands forlorn, Bringing a bitter heart relief. It sits right down beside your feet, Not out of naive, simple ways, But because its faith complete Has transformed all our days. [Verse 2] It is watching over our kin, Over the brothers of the Spirit, When discouragement creeps within, Offering a heart to heal it. Love is passed on, loyal and true, Through a simple smile we share, Or a deep, attentive view To warm the desert everywhere. It absorbs every breaking wave, Without sinking deep inside, When the world begins to rave, It maintains its faith and pride. It is never a passing whim, Nor a brief and fleeting start, It is justice sealed for him For all time within the heart. (Chorus) Oh, walk to the rhythm of the Spirit, When everything collapses and withers in it! It’s a strength, a living fire so bright, Holding the course against the winds' might! Higher than the shadow and higher than the night, It is pure love that guides us right! It rises in the early morn, Carrying yesterday's deep grief, Breaking the cold of hands forlorn, Bringing a bitter heart relief. It sits right down beside your feet, Not out of naive, simple ways, But because its faith complete Has transformed all our days. [Verse 3] Higher than the shadow and higher than the night, It is pure love that guides us right! It is watching over our kin, Over the brothers of the Spirit, When discouragement creeps within, Offering a heart to heal it. Love is passed on, loyal and true, Through a simple smile we share, Or a deep, attentive view To chase away our transient despair. It absorbs every breaking wave, Without sinking deep inside, When the world begins to rave, It maintains its faith and pride. It is never a passing whim, Nor a brief and fleeting start, It is justice sealed for him For all time within the heart. (Final Chorus, even more uplifting) Oh, walk to the rhythm of the Spirit, When everything collapses and withers in it! It’s a strength, a living fire so bright, Holding the course against the winds' might! Higher than the shadow and higher than the night, It is pure love that guides us right! Guides us right! Under the Holy Spirit, from our Creator above. To find the joy of the Spirit. Yes, the joy...
