What though clouds are hovering o'er me, And I seem to walk alone---- Longing, 'mid my cares and crosses, For the joys that now are flown ! If I've Jesus, " Jesus only," Then my sky will have a gem ; He's the Sun of brightest splendour, And the Star of Bethlehem.
2. What though all my earthly journey Bringeth naught but weary hours ; And, in grasping for life's roses., Thorns I find instead of flowers ! If I've Jesus, " Jesus only," I possess a cluster rare ; He's the " Lily of the Valley," And the " Rose of Sharon " fair.
3. What though all my heart is yearning For the loved of long ago---- Bitter lessons sadly learning From the shadowy page of woe ! If I've Jesus, " Jesus only," He'll be with me to the end ; And, unseen by mortal vision, Angel bands will o'er me bend.
4. When I soar to realms of glory, And an entrance I await, If I whisper, " Jesus only ! " Wide will ope the pearly gate ; When I join the heavenly chorus, And the angel-hosts I see, Precious Jesus, " Jesus only," Will my theme of rapture be.