Only an act of kindness
That a little child may show,
Seeking to please the Saviour,
And more like Him to grow.
Only a feeble-effort
To lighten the heavy load
Of some weary, wayworn traveler,
Along a toilsome road,
Only a glimpse of sunshine
That a little child may shed,
Brightening a path of sorrow
Where others fear to tread.
Only a thought for others
Costing some self-denial;
But all that is loss at present
Will be gain, after while.
Only a word for Jesus
That a little child may speak,
A word that will reach some sinner
Whom Jesus came to seek.
Only a little patience
When others do you wrong,
For wrongs will all be righted
By Jesus before long.
Only a little service,
Seeking to live for God
In a world of sin and sorrow,
Where Jesus’ footsteps trod.
Only a little waiting,—
Then let your light shine bright
Till the Saviour comes to take you
To His home of love and light.
ML 05/10/1903