Come near, so you can hear Come near, let me whisper life in your ear Come close, let me reveal a secret to you The Garden of Eden is within your grasp, reach out and taste the fruit The fruit of the Spirit is the divine food of holiness It's the essence of God given to the blessed Come taste the nectar of the fruit --- Love: it's the sweetest gift of God showered from above Joy: it's the baptism of happiness given to every girl and boy Peace: letting go of hurt and pain is the most gracious release Longsuffering: is the prince ... Tolerance is the queen ... Patience is the king Gentleness: is the parent of every tenderly given caress Goodness: are the godly children of sacred obedience Faith: is your beloved spouse, your beloved soulmate Meekness: increases your compassion, as the anger grows less Temperance: is your best friend with the twin named Abstinence There is no law given that can supercede any of these If you desire the pleasure of holy living, then eat of the fruit of the Spirit liberally