Love only is the school of love,
And they who learn from Thee their art,
Will find thy presence from above
Touch altar, hand, and heart.

While others ask how Thou canst come,
Or tell me when Thou goest away,
Be mine to call Thee to my home,
And know that Thou wilt stay.

While others all their worship weigh,
And keenly blame the less or more,
Be mine my lowly best to pay,
“Be silent, and adore.”

Give me to keep thy new command,
Who at thy precious blood was priced;
Make all my world a holy land,
Let all my life be Christ.