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Posted by David (Member # 1) on :

Only one life, 'twill soon be past,
Only what's done for Christ will last.

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Posted by TEXASGRANDMA (Member # 847) on :

Very good, David. There is a point in Heaven when God will wipe away the tears of the Saints. I used to believe it was tears for loved ones that were not saved. But, now I wonder if it is the tears we will shed, when we realize how much more we could have done for God, if we had been more obedient, more trusting, and more willing.
betty

Posted by Good NewsforAll (Member # 6156) on :

quote:
Originally posted by David:
Only one life, 'twill soon be past,
Only what's done for Christ will last..

These words have a special meaning for me, because my late grandmother wrote them into a little autograph book I still have.

Posted by becauseHElives (Member # 87) on :

David I hope you don't mind I am adding the whole poem, to your quote

Only One Life

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, 'twill 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 me say,"Thy will be done";
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.

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