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 Judgment 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.
