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, ¡t will 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 Judgement 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 say, ¡°Thy will be don¡±;

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.



Author Unknown