Tune: Hawkhurst
(\'Come, gracious Spirit, heavenly dove\')
James 3 v.13-18
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Who is wise and who is endued
With knowledge, and has it pursued?
Let each show out of a good life
Works with meekness, wisdom, no strife
But if you have bitter envy
And strife in your hearts, not agree
Boast not, against the truth not lie
Or you be misled, gone awry
This wisdom comes not from above
Not from the Spirit, holy dove
But is earthly and sensual
Devilish, comes from evil all
But wisdom that is from above
God gives unto us in His love
It be pure, peaceable, gentle
Easily entreated of all
And it of mercy, good fruits full
Impartial, hypocrisy null
Fruit of righteousness sown in peace
Of them that make peace, never cease