Author: Hattie M. Conrey Hymnal: International Song Service #38 (1895) Lyrics: 1 What tho' clouds are hov'ring o'er me,
And I seem to walk alone
Longing 'mid my cares and crosses,
For the joys that now are flown
If I've Jesus, "Jesus only,"
Then my sky will have a gem;
He's a Sun of brightest splendor,
And the Star of Bethlehem.
2 What tho' all my earthly journey
Bringeth naught but weary hours,
And, in grasping for life's roses,
Thorns I find instead of flow'rs
If I've Jesus, "Jesus only,"
I possess a cluster rare;
He's the "Lily of the Valley,"
And the "Rose of Sharon" fair.
3 What tho' all my heart is yearning
For the loved of long ago
Bitter lessons sadly learning,
From the shadowy page of woe
If I've Jesus, "Jesus only,"
He'll be with me to the end;
And, unseen by mortal vision,
Angel bands will o'er me bend.
4 When I soar to realms of glory,
And an entrance I await,
If I whisper, "Jesus only!"
Wide will ope the pearly gate;
When I join the heav'nly chorus,
And the angel hosts I see,
Precious Jesus, "Jesus only,"
Will my theme of rapture be. Languages: English Tune Title: JESUS ONLY
What tho' clouds are hov'ring o'er me