Only a little word, softly and kindly Breathed in the ear of the sad and opprest ; Oh, how it tenderly steals like a melody Over life's billows, and lulls them to rest !
Only e little word I Only a little word ! Only a little word, whispered in love I
2. Only a little word, softly and kindly Dropped in a heart that is blighted and chilled; Oh, how its gentle strain tunes every chord again, Waking the echoes that sorrow has stilled !
3. Only a little word, carefully spoken, Borne to the lost on the desert that roam, Breaks like the morning light, chasing the dreary night, Pointing them upward, and leading them home.
4. Only a little word, spoken for Jesus, Telling His pity, compassion, and love ; Out of the path of sin, thousands may gather in, Joyful to enter His kingdom above.