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Jesus Only

Nellie A. Montgomery • English

Primary Scripture: Matthew 17:8

Verse 1

Tho’ life’s path be rough and thorny, Tho’ at times the tempests roll, Still I urge my weary footsteps Onward to the heav’nly goal.

Chorus

“Jesus only” is my watchword; His the call to victory; What to me tho’ others beckon? “Jesus only” do I see.

Verse 2

All my hopes and all my longings, AS the years pass swiftly by, Are but voices leading upward; “Jesus only” is the cry.

Chorus

“Jesus only” is my watchword; His the call to victory; What to me tho’ others beckon? “Jesus only” do I see.

Verse 3

All my talents and ambitions, To my Saviour shall belong; And my heart is thrilled with rapture; “Jesus only” is its song.

Chorus

“Jesus only” is my watchword; His the call to victory; What to me tho’ others beckon? “Jesus only” do I see.

Verse 4

When at last the race is ended, This my great reward shall be, “Jesus only”—blest Redeemer— Thro’out all eternity.

Chorus

“Jesus only” is my watchword; His the call to victory; What to me tho’ others beckon? “Jesus only” do I see.

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