July 2026, Song of the Month - Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee

“The motive for loving God is God himself. He is as well the efficient cause as the final object of our love. He gives the occasion for love, he creates the affection, he brings the desire to good effect… Our love is prepared and rewarded by His. He loves us first, out of His great tenderness; then we are bound to repay him with love; and we are permitted to cherish exultant hopes in him.” —  "On Loving God" by Bernard of Clairvaux

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