The Morning Star ‎#67

67. Only a little while

1 Only a little while
Shall I earth's vigils keep;
Only a little while,
And then a peaceful sleep.
Only a little way
The path leads on before,
Into a city still;
Into the great "No More."

Chorus:
Only a little while
have I on earth to sorrow;
Only a little while,
And comes the glad tomorrow.

2 Oh, for the fadeless bloom
Of Paradise' sweet bowers!
Where changeless joys illume
The never-ending hours.
Oh, for the waters calm!
The pastures ever fair!
Oh, for the healing balm!
The Shepherd's tender care! [Chorus]

3 Now louder sounds their cry
From watchmen on the height;
And clearer on my eye
Gleams heaven's beacon light;
And strains of heavenly song
Earth's weary pains beguile.
Oh, failing heart be strong!
'Tis but a little while. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Only a little while
• Title: Only a little while
• Author: Mrs. G. C. Christian
• Refrain First Line: Only a little while
• Publication Date: 1877
• Scripture:
  1 Corinthians 7:29

Tune Information

• Name: [Only a little while]
• Composer: Knowles Shaw
• Key: E Major