Only One Life
By Charles Thomas Studd, Missionary to China, India, and Africa
Two little lines I heard one day, Traveling along life’s busy way;
Bringing conviction to my heart, And from my mind would not depart;
Only one life, ’twill soon be past, Only what’s done for Christ will last.
Only one life, yes only one, Soon will its fleeting hours be done;
Then, in ‘that day’ my Lord to meet, And stand before His Judgment seat;
Only one life,’ twill soon be past, Only what’s done for Christ will last.
Only one life, the still small voice, Gently pleads for a better choice
Bidding me selfish aims to leave, And to God’s holy will to cleave;
Only one life, ’twill soon be past, Only what’s done for Christ will last.
Only one life, a few brief years, Each with its burdens, hopes, and fears;
Each with its clays I must fulfill, living for self or in His will;
Only one life, ’twill soon be past, Only what’s done for Christ will last.
When this bright world would tempt me sore, When Satan would a victory score;
When self would seek to have its way, Then help me Lord with joy to say;
Only one life, ’twill soon be past, Only what’s done for Christ will last.
Give me Father, a purpose deep, In joy or sorrow Thy word to keep;
Faithful and true what e’er the strife, Pleasing Thee in my daily life;
Only one life, ’twill soon be past, Only what’s done for Christ will last.
Oh let my love with fervor burn, And from the world now let me turn;
Living for Thee, and Thee alone, Bringing Thee pleasure on Thy throne;
Only one life, “twill soon be past, Only what’s done for Christ will last.
Only one life, yes only one, Now let me say, “Thy will be done”;
And when at last I’ll hear the call, I know I’ll say ’twas worth it all”;
Only one life,’ twill soon be past, Only what’s done for Christ will last.
Posted: June 1st, 2009 under Christian, Devotions.
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Comment from Mary Kaye Wonner
Time: July 8, 2009, 5:44 pm
My sister passed away last week very suddenly at the age of 53. Apparently she had a massive heart attack. We are so blessed to know that she is exactly where she longed to be…in the very Presence of our Lord–worshiping Him face to face. (I can only imagine!) She had just come to Arizona to celebrate my son’s high school graduation on May 20th. We are so thankful for that precious opportunity to spend more time with Patti. (She lived in Texas) I was in my son’s room last night reading the graduation card she had brought to him. I was stunned when I read what she wrote on the inside page of that card…Along with some encouraging words about his walk with the Lord and how proud she was of him, she wrote these words on the inside cover of the card…”Only one life will soon be past…only what’s done for Christ will last!” She died a month later. My sister, of course, nad no idea that it would be HER life that would pass so suddenly and unexpectedly. But God, of course, knew. And Patti certainly was affecting eternity as she “lived a life for Christ” each and every day. I will treauser those words and their impact on me for the rest of my life. I thank God for giving me such a godly sister. And I thank God for His Sovereignty. I also thank God for Charles Thomas Studd who wrote this amazing poem to which she referred. I have to say I spent quite a while trying to find the author since I only had the two lines…”Only one life will soon be past…only what’s done for Christ will last.” But I’m thankful for the journey as it led me to this web-site and I’m thankful for the privilege of now sharing my story. God bless you as you seek to bring glory and honor to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!
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