If Not For Love lyrics

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.