ONLY a word for the Master,

“Lovingly, quietly said,

Only a word!

Yet the Master heard,

And some fainting hearts were fed.

Only a look of remonstrance,

Sorrowful, gentle and deep,

Only a look!

Yet the strong man shook,

And he went alone to weep.

Only some act of devotion,

Willingly, joyfully done,

“Surely ‘twas nought!”

(So the proud world thought

But yet souls far Christ were won.

“Only”—but Jesus is looking

Constantly, tenderly down

To earth, and sees

Those who strive to please,

And their love He loves to crown.

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