ONLY a little while to walk with weary feet,

Only a little while the storms of life to meet,

Only a little while to tread the thorny way,

Only a little while, then comes the perfect day.

Only a little while to spread the truth abroad,

Only a little while to testify for God,

Only a little while, the time is fleeting fast,

Only a little while, earth’s sorrows all are past.

Only a little while, then let us do our best,

Only a little while, then comes the promised rest.

Only a little while, oh, what a word is this! 

Only a little while, then death shall be withdrawn,

 Only a little while, then pain and tears are gone;

Only a little while, then by the Crystal Sea,

 Only a little while, then we shall dwell with Thee.

Only a little while, Lord, let Thy Kingdom come!

Only a little while, Thy people sigh for home;

Only a little while, the City bring to sight,

Only a little while, come end earth’s dreary night!

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