Christ Is All

Verse 1

I entered once a home of care, For age and penury were there, Yet peace and joy withal; I asked the lonely mother whence Her helpless widowhood’s defense, She told me, "Christ was all."

Chorus

Christ is all, all in all, Yes, Christ is all in all; Christ is all, all in all, Yes, Christ is all in all.

Verse 2

I stood beside a dying bed, Where lay a child with aching head, Waiting for Jesus' call; I marked his smile, 'twas sweet as May, And as his spirit passed away, He whispered, "Christ is all."

Verse 3

I saw the martyr at the stake, The flames could not his courage shake Nor death his soul appal, I asked him whence his strength was given, He look triumphantly to heaven, And answered, "Christ is all."

Verse 4

I saw the gospel herald go,-- To Afric's sand and Greenland's snow, To save from Satan's thrall, Nor home, nor life he counted dear, 'Midst wants and perils owned no fear, He felt that "Christ was all."

Verse 5

I dreamt that hoary time had fled, And earth and sea resigned their dead, A fire dissolved this ball: I saw the Church’s glorious throng; I heard the burden of their song,— 'Twas Christ is all in all!

Verse 6

Then come to Christ, oh, come to-day, The Father, Son, and Spirit say; The Bride repeats the call, For he will cleanse your guilty stains, His love will soothe your weary pains, For "Christ is all in all."