In time, they say, all wounds will heal
But time alone would just reveal
The measure of my best intent,
How vainly it would all be spent;
Empty boxes, if not for love.

My prayer never would be heard
The appeal denied without a word
The throne room of my father's house
Closed fast, just to keep me out,
"no admission", if not for love

Chorus:
If not for love the godless would reign
If not for love any light would be shadow
But love was strong, revealed the plan
Man's perfect god, god's perfect man

A cross would stand alone, refused.
A son blessed and not accused.
The savior never sent, blind to the world's lament
No forgiveness, if not for love.