04/16/2024
“Only One Life”
C.T. Studd
Two little lines I heard one day, travelling 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 days I must fulfil, 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 whate’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 fervour 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.”