Love is Never Wasted
Love's Enduring Legacy: Embracing Compassion and Hope
Lyrics
Build a home though it seems the world’s all
Encourages building a stable foundation despite chaotic times in the world.
Sinking sand these days
Describes the world as unstable and uncertain.
Your foundation is the faith
Emphasizes faith as the basis for this foundation, suggesting that enduring love is rooted in faith.
That love endures always show forgiveness
Advocates displaying forgiveness as a manifestation of enduring love.
When the world’s bitterly unkind
Encourages forgiveness even in the face of harsh treatment from the world.
This clothes the naked
Metaphorically refers to providing clothing for the naked, indicating acts of kindness and care.
And clears the eyes of the blind
Symbolically suggests helping others see the truth or offering clarity in difficult situations.
Love, love is never wasted
Asserts that love is always purposeful and never without value.
It never stays in the ground
Highlights that love is not stagnant but rather dynamic and active.
Show mercy to the outlaw
Encourages showing compassion and kindness to those who may be considered outcasts or break societal norms.
The stranger and the thief
Asks to extend mercy and empathy to strangers and those who might transgress.
For God came as an outlaw
Compares God's embodiment in human form to understand and share in human suffering.
To share our cup of grief love your enemy
Encourages loving those considered adversaries, mirroring Christ's teachings.
And you will raise the dead feed the poor
Implies that through kindness and care, one can positively influence others' lives.
And you’ll taste heaven’s bread
Suggests experiencing spiritual fulfillment through acts of generosity and compassion.
Love, love is never wasted
Reiterates that love's impact is enduring and not confined to any specific place or time.
It never stays in the ground
Reaffirms that love is not static but remains active and influential.
Love, love is never wasted
Emphasizes the perpetual nature of love, indicating it transcends limitations.
It never stays in the ground
Reiterates the continuous and transformative power of love.
Show your children
Advises teaching children the importance of love from an early age.
How to love when they are young
Symbolizes the potential for love to grow and create a significant impact over time.
A seed will plant a forest
Metaphorically indicates that small acts of love and kindness can lead to significant positive changes.
Before your days are done
Encourages making a positive impact before one's life is over.
Trade not your hope
Warns against giving up hope or sacrificing optimism for material gain.
To claim your scrap of earth
Advises against trading hopeful beliefs for mundane possessions or achievements.
For the Kingdom is a mystery
Portrays the kingdom as a mysterious cycle involving death and rebirth, symbolizing transformation and renewal.
Of death and then rebirth
Emphasizes the cycle of death and renewal in the concept of the kingdom.
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