Timeless Truths ‎#1099

1099. Only Jesus

1 Only Jesus, precious Jesus,
Can our every sorrow know;
He alone can truly help us
Through life’s journey here below.

Refrain:
Other friends may bless and comfort,
Speak a kind and cheering word;
But the balm to heal the heartache
Only Jesus can afford.

2 Only Jesus, precious Jesus,
When life’s thorns have pierced the heart,
Can relieve the wounded spirit,
Needful help and grace impart. [Refrain]

3 Only Jesus, precious Jesus,
When temptation’s billows roll,
Can command the angry tempest,
Strengthen, soothe the trembling soul. [Refrain]

4 Only Jesus, precious Jesus,
He alone in life and death,
Can support me and I’ll trust Him,
Till my life’s last fleeting breath. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Only Jesus, precious Jesus
• Title: Only Jesus
• Author: Daniel O. Teasley (1911)
• Refrain First Line: Other friends may bless and comfort
• Meter: 8.7.8.7 D
• Scripture:
  Proverbs 18:24
• Source: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Only_Jesus); Faith Publishing House, Evening Light Songs, 1949, edited 1987 (78); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Select Hymns, 1911 (8)

Tune Information

• Name: [Only Jesus, precious Jesus]
• Composer: Daniel O. Teasley (1911)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7 D
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Only_Jesus); Faith Publishing House, Evening Light Songs, 1949, edited 1987 (78); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Select Hymns, 1911 (8)