ONLY a little while to walk with weary feet,
Only a little while the storms of life to meet,
Only a little while to tread the thorny way,
Only a little while, then comes the perfect day.

Only a little while to spread the truth abroad,
Only a little while to testify for God,
Only a little while, the time is fleeting fast,
Only a little while, earth's sorrows all are past.

Only a little while, then let us do our best,
Only a little while, then comes the promised rest.
Only a little while, oh, what a word is this !
Only a little while, then comes the perfect bliss.

Only a little while, then death shall be withdrawn,
Only a little while, then pain and tears are gone ;
Only a little while, then by the Crystal Sea,
Only a little while, then we shall dwell with Thee.

Only a little while, Lord, let Thy Kingdom come !
Only a little while, Thy people sigh for home ;
Only a little while, the City bring to sight,
Only a little while, come end earth's dreary night !