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Jesus Only

Elisha A. Hoffman • English

Primary Scripture: Matthew 17:8

Verse 1

“Jesus only!” this the watchword, Guiding, like a star my way; He the friend that walks beside me, Cheering ev’ry passing day.

Chorus

“Jesus only!” “Jesus only!” He the dearest friend, and best; Having Him to walk beside me, Oh, my soul is truly blest.

Verse 2

“Jesus only!” when the sunshine Floods with gold the way I go; Then He is to me the dearer, For the joy He doth bestow.

Chorus

“Jesus only!” “Jesus only!” He the dearest friend, and best; Having Him to walk beside me, Oh, my soul is truly blest.

Verse 3

“Jesus only!” when the shadows Darkly o’er my pathway fall, He the light that shines in darkness, He my Saviour and my all.

Chorus

“Jesus only!” “Jesus only!” He the dearest friend, and best; Having Him to walk beside me, Oh, my soul is truly blest.

Verse 4

“Jesus only!” when I’m sinking Into the embrace of death; He, my Saviour, will be with me To my last expiring breath.

Chorus

“Jesus only!” “Jesus only!” He the dearest friend, and best; Having Him to walk beside me, Oh, my soul is truly blest.

Scripture References

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