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Jesus Only

Mrs. T. D. Crewdson • English

Primary Scripture: Mark 9:8

Verse 1

Jesus, only! Let the vision In its glory pass away; Vanish all the light Elysian! 'Tis enough if Jesus stay;

Chorus

Jesus only! Jesus only! Can my inmost soul now say: Jesus only! Jesus only! 'Tis enough if Jesus stay.

Verse 2

When we leave the height of Tabor For earth's valleys, dim and cold, 'Mid life's toil and care and labor, Only Jesus can uphold.

Chorus

Jesus only! Jesus only! Can my inmost soul now say: Jesus only! Jesus only! 'Tis enough if Jesus stay.

Verse 3

When our path seems dark and lonely, Comforts failing poor and sad, Friends estranged, with Jesus only We are rich, and full, and glad.

Chorus

Jesus only! Jesus only! Can my inmost soul now say: Jesus only! Jesus only! 'Tis enough if Jesus stay.

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