Only One Life by C.T. Studd
Two
little lines I heard one day,Traveling along life's busy way;
Bringing
conviction to my heart, And from my mind would not depart;
Only
one life, 'twill soon be past, Only what's done for Christ will last.
Only
one life, yes only one, Soon will its fleeting hours be done;
Then,
in 'that day' my Lord to meet, And stand before His Judgement seat;
Only
one life,'twill soon be past, Only what's done for Christ will last.
Only
one life, the still small voice, Gently pleads for a better choice
Bidding
me selfish aims to leave, And to God's holy will to cleave;
Only
one life, 'twill soon be past, Only what's done for Christ will last.
Only
one life, a few brief years, Each with its burdens, hopes, and fears;
Each
with its clays I must fulfill, living for self or in His will;
Only
one life, 'twill soon be past, Only what's done for Christ will last.
When
this bright world would tempt me sore, When Satan would a victory score;
When
self would seek to have its way, Then help me Lord with joy to say;
Only
one life, 'twill soon be past, Only what's done for Christ will last.
Give
me Father, a purpose deep, In joy or sorrow Thy word to keep;
Faithful
and true what e'er the strife, Pleasing Thee in my daily life;
Only
one life, 'twill soon be past, Only what's done for Christ will last.
Oh
let my love with fervor burn, And from the world now let me turn;
Living
for Thee, and Thee alone, Bringing Thee pleasure on Thy throne;
Only
one life, "twill soon be past, Only what's done for Christ will last.
Only
one life, yes only one, Now let me say,"Thy will be done";
And
when at last I'll hear the call, I know I'll say "twas worth it all";
Only
one life,'twill soon be past, Only what's done for Christ will last.
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