Only a little while Of walking with weary feet, Patiently over the thorny way That leads to the golden street.
2. Suffer if 'tis God's will, And work for Him while we may ; From Calvary's cross to Zion's crown Is only a little way.
3. Only a little while ! For toiling a few short days, And then comes the rest, the quiet rest, Eternity's endless praise,