1 Only a word, if spoken in love,
Leading the wayward to mansions above;
Just by a warning of danger ahead
May some precious soul to the Savior be led.

Refrain:
Only a word, just one word of love,
Speak to the lost to lead them above.

2 Only one word; O, turn not away,
Many are yearning for friendship today;
Long have they waited for some one to speak,
While burdened with sin and so weary and weak. [Refrain]

3 Only one word; so easy for you,
Speak it in kindness, some good it may do;
Scatter them daily, words tender and true,
And they will return with rich blessings to you. [Refrain]