The Cyber Hymnal ‎#8760

8760. Only A Word

1 Only a word for the Master,
Lovingly, quietly said;
Only a word, yet the Master heard,
And some fainting hearts were fed.

Refrain:
Only a word, only a word,
Only a word, yet the Master heard.

2 Only some act of devotion,
Willingly, joyfully done;
Surely ’twas naught, so the proud world thought,
But yet souls for Christ were won. [Refrain]

3 Only an hour with the children,
Pleasantly, cheerfully giv’n;
Yet seed was sown in that hour alone,
Which would bring forth fruit for Heav’n. [Refrain]

4 Only—but Jesus is looking
Constantly, tenderly down
To earth, and sees those who strive to please,
And their love He loves to crown. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Only a word for the Master
• Title: Only A Word
• Author: Charles E. Pollock
• Refrain First Line: Only a word, only a word
• Language: English
• Source: Wondrous Love, by George F. Root and Charles C. Case (Cincinnati: John Church, 1885)
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [Only a word for the Master]
• Composer: Charles Clinton Case
• Key: C Major
• Copyright: Public Domain