Sacred Songs No. 2 ‎#33

33. Jesus Only

1 Tho’ life’s path be rough and thorny,
Tho’ at times the tempests roll,
Still I urge my weary footsteps
Onward to the heav’nly goal.

Refrain:
“Jesus only” is my watchword;
His the call to victory;
What to me tho’ others beckon?
“Jesus only” do I see.

2 All my hopes and all my longings,
AS the years pass swiftly by,
Are but voices leading upward;
“Jesus only” is the cry. [Refrain]

3 All my talents and ambitions,
To my Saviour shall belong;
And my heart is thrilled with rapture;
“Jesus only” is its song. [Refrain]

4 When at last the race is ended,
This my great reward shall be,
“Jesus only”—blest Redeemer—
Thro’out all eternity. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Tho' life's path be rough and thorny
• Title: Jesus Only
• Author: Nellie A. Montgomery
• Refrain First Line: Jesus only is my watchword
• Publication Date: 1899
• Scripture:
  Matthew 17:8

Tune Information

• Name: [Though life's path be rough and thorny]
• Composer: Geo. C. Stebbins