John 15 (This I Ask)

This is a hymn about the commandment to love.   It is based on John 15.

It was written by American-Italian academic, composer, writer, performer and at-that-time Roman Catholic priest Enrico Garzilli (1937/8 - 2022), as a choral work for SATB choir and congregation.  It was published in 1970 in Garzilli's songbook "For to Those Who Love God", and the accompanying album which was released in 1980 (ref).  No current sources of this book have been found:     Garzilli's website says that the song is still available in-print - but doesn't say where or how to purchase it.

The hymn has been used as a hymn for the Divine Office, as seen on page 2 of this website.

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Lyrics

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Chorus:
This I ask: that you love each other
As I have loved you.
I look on you as friends, as friends.

1 Don’t be distressed;
let your hearts be free,
for I leave with you my peace, my word.

2 If you really love me,
be glad, have hope,
for I leave you my Spirit to guide you.

3 Too much blood has been wasted,
Too many deaths.
So remember what I have told you, have love.

4 When the end is near
I am still with you
For I will never leave you alone.

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Chorus:
This I ask: that you love each other
As I have loved you.
I look on you as friends, as friends.

1 Don’t be distressed;
let your hearts be free,
for I leave with you my peace, my word.

2 If you really love me,
be glad, have hope,
for I leave you my Spirit to guide you.

3 Too much blood has been wasted,
Too many deaths.
So remember what I have told you, have love.

4 When the end is near
I am still with you
For I will never leave you alone.