Only to know that the path I tread Is the path marked out for me ; That the way, though thorny, rough, and steep, Will lead me nearer to Thee ! Nearer to Thee ! nearer to Thee ! Blessed Redeemer, to Thee ! Only to know that the path I tread Is bringing me nearer to Thee !
2. Only to know when the day is past, And the evening shadows come, That its trials and cares have proved indeed A " day's march nearer home " ! Nearer my home ! nearer my home ! Nearer my beautiful home ! Only to know that each fast-fleeting day Is bringing me nearer home !
3. Only to know that the cross I see Is the cross of Calvary, On which the world's Redeemer died, To purchase life for me ! [me ! Purchased for me ! purchased for Life Thou hast purchased for me! Only to know that Thy death on the cross Brings light and life to me !
4. Only to know His peace within, My will to His resigned ; Oh, fill me with Thy fulness, Lord, And make me wholly Thine ! Wholly Thine ! wholly Thine ! Now and for ever Thine ! Fill me with love and peace divine, And make me wholly Thine !